STATEHOUSE — State Representative Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) is encouraging Hoosier students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students 13 to 18 years old the chance to visit the Statehouse and see a full day of legislative activity.
“The House Page Program is an excellent way for young Hoosiers to gain a better understanding of how their state government works,” said Rep. Mayfield. “Spending a day at the Statehouse and working alongside their state representative is an incredible experience, which is why I have encouraged all four of my boys, and our exchange students, to participate in the program.”
In addition to visiting the Statehouse, pages have the opportunity to tour locations like Governor Pence’s office, the Indiana Supreme Court and both the House and Senate chambers to list a few. Pages also have the opportunity to observe floor sessions and committee meetings as well as help legislative staff members. Students who serve as pages are excused from school for the day and are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Statehouse.
“Each year, interacting with students through the House Page Program reminds me that I am helping to plant the seeds of understanding for the next generation of engaged citizens,” said Rep. Mayfield. “With a new legislative session now underway, I am excited to meet even more students from District 60, who take advantage of this opportunity.”
With spots filling up fast, students who are interested in the Page Program are highly encouraged to schedule their visit quickly. Students are asked to include two separate dates to visit. Those dates should be between the first weeks of January through April. Recommended days to serve include Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays when the House is in session. There are no pages on Fridays.
For more information or to sign up, please visit www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/off_cms/page or call 1-800-382-9841.
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