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Last updated on Thursday, December 22, 2016
(STATEHOUSE) - Applications are now open for students interested in participating in the Indiana House Page Program, according to State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford).
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 hands-on learning experience gives students a closer look at how laws are made in Indiana and allows them to see the daily activities of their state representative," May said. "I strongly encourage students in District 65 to apply and take part in this unique opportunity."
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. May said student pages receive an excused absence from school.
May also said the 2017 session begins on January 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.
State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) represents House District 65, which includes all of Brown County, most of Lawrence County and parts of Monroe, Jackson and Johnson counties.
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