Indiana Statehouse welcomes page program applications

INDIANAPOLIS (WLFI) - State Representative Don Lehe (R-Brookston) is pushing local students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program, which offers students between the ages of 13 and 18 a chance to visit the Statehouse and get a look at a full day of legislative activity.

“I hope to see many students taking advantage of this great opportunity,” Rep. Lehe said. “The page program is a window into the inner workings of state government. It’s a chance to truly get involved and learn first-hand how laws are made.”

Not only will students get to visit the capitol building and tour the governor’s office, the house and senate chambers and the Indiana Supreme Court, but pages will get to witness floor sessions and committee meetings and assist staff members.

Students who are pages are excused from school for the day. They will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the Statehouse.

Interested students are encouraged to schedule your visit quickly, as spots will fill up fast. Pages are asked to include two different dates when they are available to come to the Statehouse between the first week in January through April.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are the best days. There are no pages on Fridays.

To sign up, visit the page program website.