State
Representative Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso, is encouraging Hoosier students to
apply for the Indiana House Page Program.
The program offers
students 13 to 18 years old the chance to visit the Statehouse and see a
full day of legislative activity.
“The House Page
Program provides students with the chance to gain firsthand knowledge of
what takes place at the Statehouse,” said Soliday.
In addition to
visiting the Statehouse, pages have the opportunity to tour locations like
Governor Pence’s office, the Indiana Supreme Court and both the House and
Senate chambers to list a few. Pages also have the opportunity observe floor
sessions and committee meetings as well as help legislative staff members.
Students who serve as pages are excused from school for the day and are
responsible for their own transportation to and from the Statehouse.
“This is a great
opportunity to see what goes on behind-the-scenes and to get involved in the
legislative process,” said Soliday. “I encourage students to participate in
this program and look forward to meeting all the pages from our community in
the coming months.”
With spots filling
up fast, students who are interested in the Page Program are highly
encouraged to schedule their visit quickly. Students are asked to include
two separate dates to visit. Those dates should be between the first weeks
of January and April. Recommended days to serve include Mondays, Tuesdays
and Thursdays when the House is in session.