Membership Eligibility:
Any student in New York State in grades 5-9 are eligible to join FBLA Middle Level.
Any student in New York State in grades 9-12 is considered an active member of FBLA High School Level who initially became an FBLA member while enrolled in a business or business-related program.
Each local chapter must have an adviser who shall be a faculty member who is teaching a business or business-related course. A local chapter may have as many special emphasis groups under the chapter charter as it deems necessary to meet the interests of all students. The local chapter of FBLA shall assume all responsibility for coordination the program for these interests groups.
Divisions
FBLA-PBL is made up of three (3) membership divisions. These include:
FBLA Middle Level – Membership in this division is open to students in grades 5-9 who are seeking career exploration opportunities and who accept the purpose of FBLA, subscribe to its creed, and demonstrate willingness to contribute to meaningful school community relations.
FBLA High School – Membership in this division is open to students in grades 9-12, enrolled in a business or business- related course, who accept the purpose of FBLA, subscribe to its creed, demonstrate willingness to contribute to meaningful school-community relations, and possess qualities for employment.
FBLA Collegiate – Membership is open to post secondary students pursuing degrees in a business or business-related field who accept the purpose of PBL, subscribe to its creed, and possess qualities for employment.