 STATEHOUSE (Jan. 24, 2023) – Vanderburgh 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. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville), 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.
“As an educator, I understand how hands-on learning experiences can be impactful for students,” McNamara said. “The page program is a great chance for young Hoosiers to join staff and legislators for a day to learn about their state government, and apply it to what they’re learning in the classroom.”
State Rep. Tim O’Brien (R-Evansville) said pages will receive an excused absence from school and can participate in groups, such as Girl Scouts troops.
“It’s always a great day when students from Vanderburgh County join me at the Statehouse,” O’Brien said. “I encourage parents to help their students apply to this program for a unique experience at our state’s capitol.”
“Pages have a great opportunity to learn, and help lawmakers and staff during the busy legislative session,” said State Rep. Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). “Whether it’s exploring our historic Statehouse, delivering messages to legislators or finding out more about how a bill becomes law, the page program can be a rewarding experience for students.”
Hostettler said Hoosiers can visit indianahouserepublicans.com/pageprogram or call 1-800-382-9841 to sign up their student to participate.
Opportunities to the page are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays throughout the session, which must conclude by the end of April. Students are responsible for their lunch, and transportation to and from the Statehouse.
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