STATEHOUSE (Dec. 21, 2016) — Applications are now open for students interested in participating in the Indiana House Page Program, according to State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville).
While at the Statehouse, House pages spend the day touring the House and Senate chambers, the Indiana Supreme Court and governor’s office. They also observe the legislative session directly from the floor of the House, listening to debates on important policy issues.
“This is a great educational program for Hoosier students,” Sullivan said. “Participants learn by helping us during a session day, which can get very busy. Getting involved in the process of creating legislation is the best way to learn how laws are made.”
Pages are also assigned age-appropriate tasks like delivering important messages and sorting files. To be a page, applicants should be between the ages of 13 and 18, which is typically grades 6-12. Sullivan said student pages receive an excused absence from school.
Sullivan also said the 2017 session begins on Jan. 4, and page positions fill quickly. To apply, visit www.indianahouserepublicans.com/pageprogram or call 800-382-9841.
Those students who wish to page together should note that on their individual applications. House pages are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Large groups like Boys and Girls Scout Clubs may be scheduled to page on Wednesdays.
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State Rep. Holli Sullivan represents House District 78, which
includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
A high-resolution photo of Sullivan can be downloaded by clicking here.
