Reps. Bartels, May encourage students to page during 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE– Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Chris May (R-Bedford). 

Bartels said Hoosier students ages 13 to 18 are invited to spend the day assisting lawmakers and staff, touring the Indiana Statehouse, and listening in on the legislative session.

“It’s always exciting to welcome students into the Statehouse,” Bartels said. “They can learn more about the inner workings of government and see how our laws are made.”

Applications are live and can be found at IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/PageProgram along with available days during the 2025 legislative session, which started Jan. 8 and must end by April 29. 

“Pages are a great help to lawmakers and staff during session,” May said. “They get a front-row seat to seeing legislation debated, which is an excellent way to foster an interest in civic engagement.”

May said interested students will have the opportunity to page on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays during the legislative session and will receive an excused absence from school. Large groups can participate on Wednesdays only. To schedule a group, contact the page program director at 317-232-9410 or pageprogram@iga.in.gov.

Students are responsible for their own lunch and transportation to and from the Statehouse in Indianapolis.