Fishers, Indy Students Serve as Pages at Indiana Statehouse

Dozen local students spend day touring, observing Senate debates

Mar. 17, 2026 at 2:33pm

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A dozen students from the Fishers and Indianapolis areas recently served as pages in the Indiana Senate during the recent legislative session. The students spent a day at the Statehouse touring the historic building, observing debates from the Senate floor, and interacting with their state senator.

Why it matters

The Senate Page Program provides a valuable civic education opportunity for young Hoosiers to learn firsthand about the legislative process and engage with their state government. Exposing students to this experience helps foster civic engagement and an understanding of representative democracy.

The details

The pages were hosted by State Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence), who said the program is a great way for students to learn about how the Senate works and their civic duties. The 2026 Senate Page Program has now ended, but parents can learn more about the 2027 program, with applications opening at the end of this year.

  • The 2026 Senate Page Program recently concluded.
  • Applications for the 2027 Senate Page Program will be available at the end of 2026.

The players

Kyle Walker

State Senator representing Lawrence, Indiana.

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What they’re saying

“The Senate Page Program is a great experience for Hoosier students. I have always enjoyed discussing how the Senate works with senate pages and helping them understand their civic duties.”

— Kyle Walker, State Senator (News release)

What’s next

Parents interested in learning more about the Senate Page Program can visit IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Page-Program. Applications for the 2027 program will be available at the end of this year.

The takeaway

The Senate Page Program provides a valuable opportunity for young Hoosiers to engage directly with their state government and learn about the legislative process, helping to foster civic participation and an understanding of representative democracy.