STATEHOUSE (Jan. 20, 2023) – St. Joseph 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. Dale DeVon (R-Granger), 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.
"It's always exciting to welcome young Hoosiers to the Statehouse and help them learn more about their state government," DeVon said. "Paging gets students involved in the legislative process and encourages civic mindedness."
State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) said pages will receive an excused absence from school and can participate in groups, such as Girl Scouts troops.
"My fellow colleagues and I really enjoy having local students visit the Capitol, listening to their questions, and sharing more about our duties and responsibilities," Teshka said. "One day, these students will be leading our state, and the page program is a great first step in learning about public service."
State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) said Hoosiers can visit indianahouserepublicans.com/pageprogram or call 1-800-382-9841 to sign up their student to participate.
"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 began on Jan. 9 and 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. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) represents House District 5,
which includes a portion of St. Joseph County.
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State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) represents House District 7,
which includes portions of LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties.
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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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