STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2026) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) 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.
Lehman 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.
“The House Page Program gives Hoosier students insight to the work lawmakers do at the Statehouse,” Lehman said. “For those who are curious about public service or civic leadership, paging provides a valuable look at how state government operates.”
Sweet 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.
"With the page program, young Hoosiers are able to see what happens during session and experience a day at the Statehouse," Sweet said. "Students are able to connect with state leaders to better understand how elected officials serve their constituents."
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. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) represents House District 79,
which includes all of Adams County, and portions of Jay and Wells counties.
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State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) represents House District 50,
which includes all of Huntington County, and portions of Miami, Wabash and Wells counties.
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