Who is eligible to join FCCLA?

The eligibility criteria for joining FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) are designed to encourage broad participation among students interested in family and consumer sciences. Any student who has taken a Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) course or is being taught by an FCS teacher qualifies to join. This inclusivity allows for a diverse membership, drawing students from various backgrounds who share an interest in the organization's focus on personal growth, leadership development, and community service. It emphasizes the importance of family and consumer sciences in education and encourages students to engage actively in related activities and leadership opportunities.

In contrast, the other options narrow the membership eligibility in ways that don't align with FCCLA's inclusive mission. For example, limiting membership to students currently enrolled in a science course disregards the broader educational focus of FCCLA. Similarly, requiring membership only for those in student government or above a certain age excludes many students who could benefit from the organization's resources and activities. This would go against the FCCLA's goal of fostering leadership and personal development among all interested students, not just a select few.