STATEHOUSE (Jan. 2, 2026) – State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.
Abbott said pages can watch the legislative process in person, tour the historic Statehouse building and interact with their state representative. The full-day program is available for students who are 13 to 18 years old. Pages are permitted by Indiana law to receive a one-day excused absence from school for their participation.
"Students in the page program will have a firsthand look at how laws are made," Abbott said. "This experience is a fantastic way to inspire the next generation of Hoosier leaders."
Judy said the program begins in January with opportunities every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until the end of the legislative session. Eligible students and their parents are encouraged to submit an application corresponding with the date they would like to page. Pages are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on their chosen day, and groups serve together on Wednesdays. To schedule a group, contact the page program director at 317-232-9410 or pageprogram@iga.in.gov.
"Students will get an inside look at the day-to-day work of the Indiana General Assembly and see how policy comes together," Judy said. "It’s a hands-on learning experience that enhances what they’re studying in school."
Students are responsible for their own lunch and transportation to and from the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
For more information and to apply, visit IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/PageProgram.
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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. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) represents House District 83,
which includes portions of Allen and Whitley counties.
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