STATEHOUSE (Jan. 25, 2023) – Elkhart County lawmakers invite local students to spend a day serving as a House page at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2023 legislative session.
According to State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City), Hoosier students ages 13 to 18 can sign up to page, and assist lawmakers and staff with daily duties while touring the governor's office, the Indiana Supreme Court, and House and Senate chambers.
"Students who are interested in civics and state government would really enjoy participating in the page program," Abbott said. "As the future leaders of Indiana, it's important to get students involved and learning about public service at a young age."
State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) said pages will receive an excused absence from school and can participate in groups, such as Girl Scouts troops.
"Student pages bring great energy and excitement to the Statehouse," King said. "Whether in middle school or high school, the day is a beneficial learning opportunity and fun way to learn about state government."
State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) said Hoosiers can visit indianahouserepublicans.com/pageprogram or call 1-800-382-9841 to sign up their student to participate.
"Welcoming local students to the Statehouse is a highlight of the legislative session," Miller said. "I hope young Hoosiers in Elkhart County are able to make the trip to downtown Indianapolis and join us for a day."
"The Statehouse is a busy place right now, with committee hearings and legislative session meetings," Wesco said. "It's great time to visit the Capitol, and I encourage local students to sign up soon to be a House page and not miss out on the unique learning opportunity."
Opportunities to page are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout session, which must conclude by the end of April. Students are responsible for their lunch, and transportation to and from the Statehouse.
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State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) represents House District 18, which
includes portions of Elkhart, Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties.
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State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) represents House District 49,
which includes a portion of Elkhart County.
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State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) represents House District 48,
which includes a portion of Elkhart County.
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State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) represents House District 21,
which includes portions of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.
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