State Representatives Bell, Leonard invite Whitley County youths to apply for page program
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State Representatives Dan Leonard (R-Huntington) and Matt Bell (R-Avilla), each representing Whitley County, encourage students to apply for the Statehouse Page Program.
The Indiana House of Representatives’ page program allows students from across the state to experience the lawmaking process firsthand. Through the program, Hoosier students get to participate in Statehouse activity as a legislative page for a day.
“I think the page program is a great chance for Indiana’s students to see the daily occurrences in the Statehouse,” said Leonard. “The education that participants gain from being a page for a day reinforces knowledge already gained in the classroom with a unique firsthand experience.”
“Giving students the opportunity to learn firsthand what the legislative process entails is great,” said Bell. “Preparing the youth today to lead tomorrow is important, and the page program is a unique way of learning how Indiana’s government works.”
Pages receive a tour of the Statehouse, including the governor’s office, the chambers of the Indiana House, Senate and Supreme Court. Pages are given an opportunity to witness any floor sessions and committee hearings that might be taking place during their visit.
Finally, pages will spend time in the House chambers with Leonard or Bell, assisting them throughout the day.
Pages must be at least 13 years-old and will receive an excused absence from school for the day. Each page is responsible for transportation to and from the Statehouse. Availability is limited, so students should send in requests quickly. The House page office will try to meet requests for specific dates.
Those interested in serving as a page for State Representative Dan Leonard should send their name, age, address, phone number and school to state Rep. Dan Leonard, 200 W. Washington St., Statehouse Room 401-7, Indianapolis, IN 46204, or e-mail the information to H50@IN.Gov.
Those interested in serving as a page for State Representative Matt Bell should send their name, age, address, phone number and school to state Rep. Matt Bell, 200 W. Washington St., Statehouse Room 401-4, Indianapolis, IN 46204, or e-mail their request to h83@in.gov.