Indianapolis, In. — The holidays are upon us, which can be a busy time of the year for many Hoosiers. Across the state, people are decorating their homes, preparing for out-of-town relatives and purchasing gifts for family members and friends. As you make your final preparations, state lawmakers are also busy getting ready for the upcoming legislative session.
Every session, I’m thankful for the opportunity to meet and work with students from our community through the House Page Program. Open to those between the ages of 13 and 18, this program gives area students the chance to visit the Statehouse and observe a day of session activity. They will work closely with lawmakers and staff while learning more about state government and seeing firsthand how laws are made.
Along with participating during session, students tour the governor’s office, the House and Senate chambers and the Indiana Supreme Court. Because the program offers a hands-on, learning experience outside the classroom, students will also receive an excused absence from school. While they are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the Statehouse, I believe the opportunity to see our beautiful Capitol building and work alongside state legislators is worth the trip.
Students interested in the page program should schedule their visit as soon as possible. The application window will open on Dec. 20, and students are asked to provide two dates they are available to spend a day at the Statehouse. I suggest picking a Monday, Tuesday or Thursday since those are the days we are in session.
For more information about the House Page Program and to apply, please visit IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/pageprogram or call 1-800-382-9841. Spots tend to fill quickly, so I hope parents and teachers will use this information to encourage their students to apply soon. I look forward to meeting students from Southeast Indiana this session, and, in the meantime, I wish you and your family a merry Christmas.
If you have any questions about the program, contact me at 317-234-3827 or by email at [email protected]. I appreciate hearing from you in order to better represent our district. Stay up-to-date with the work being done at the Statehouse by signing up to receive my email updates at www.in.gov/h67.
