The Indiana House of Representatives is throwing open its doors to the youth, beckoning students to dive headfirst into the machinations of state government as pages during the 2026 legislative session. As reported by the official website for Indiana House Republicans, State Reps. Jack Jordan and Jake Teshka have lit the beacon for eager Hoosier students, aged between 13 and 18, to participate in the House Page Program and witness the legislative process from the front row, while also mingling with lawmakers and absorbing the grandeur of the Statehouse building.
"Interacting with other pages, House staff and lawmakers while seeing the legislative process firsthand is a rewarding experience," Jordan was quoted as saying, underscoring the value of personal engagement in civics. Meanwhile, Teshka highlights the practicalities of the program, which kickstarts in January and spreads out its welcome mat for students every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday until the session winds down. The full-day program, running from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., has been structured to accommodate school obligations, granting students a one-day excused absence under Indiana law for their participation, as detailed by the same press release.
Students aiming to snatch this opportunity and parents aiming to encourage an early bout of civic responsibility in their wards can chart their course by contacting the page program director or shooting an email to [email protected]. To coordinate a group visit, which occurs on Wednesdays, the same point of contact should be reached. For individuals seeking to tread this path of engagement, more information and an application portal lay in wait at IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/PageProgram.
"I always look forward to welcoming students from our area of the state and showing them what the legislative process looks like up close," Teshka told the Indiana House Republicans. While the program promises an immersive experience, the practical aspect of daily sustenance and travel falls firmly on the students' own shoulders, as they are expected to manage their own lunch and transportation to and from the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
