This research project aims to understand how state governments can effectively engage high schoolers and the 18-24 year-old voter demographic in sustained civic engagement through a combination of immersive initiatives and legislation. This work will get to the root of the issues blocking young individuals from involvement, compare and contrast states, and identify successes and pitfalls of current efforts. To do so, this research will first involve data analysis from publicly available datasets and be performed in two stages. To understand the impact of legislation on the voting population, a difference in difference analysis of twelve sample states with varying levels of voter turnout can show the effects of each new policy. Second, to measure interest among the nonvoting population, this project will explore the impact of optional engagement and volunteering opportunities on voluntary petition-signing, public commenting, and other official methods of outreach. To augment the analysis with qualitative insights, a final stage will involve studying existing interviews with local officials, students, and young voters, then conducting new ones. Thus, this project will provide a comprehensive and refined list of improved strategies that can truly engage the youth in civic issues.