When did the name of the organization officially change to FCCLA?

The organization officially changed its name to FCCLA, which stands for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, in July 1999. This change was significant as it reflected the organization's broader mission to support youth and promote personal growth, leadership, and community service among family and consumer sciences students. The name change was part of an effort to modernize the organization and make it more inclusive of various roles that members can take on beyond traditional family and consumer sciences education. The timing aligns with initiatives aimed at increasing membership and engagement, ensuring that the new name resonated with the goals and aspirations of a diverse group of future leaders.

The incorrect options correspond to different times, either too early or too late, which do not match the documented timeline for the rebranding of the organization. For example, while August 1998 and September 1999 were notable times in the organization's history, neither corresponds to the date the official name change took effect. Similarly, June 2000 comes after the change, confirming that July 1999 is indeed the accurate date for this significant development in the organization's history.