DES MOINES — Rep. Greg Heartsill (R-Columbia) released information on the Iowa Legislative Page program. Each year the Iowa House of Representatives and the Iowa Senate employ Iowa high school juniors and seniors to serve as Pages for the legislative session which begins in January.
Duties of the House and Senate Pages vary slightly, but generally Pages provide invaluable assistance to Representatives or Senators and staff by assisting with tasks such as the switchboard, delivering messages, distributing legislation, assisting committee chairpersons or sorting amendments. Pages are paid and many schools grant credit for a student’s work in the Legislature.
Heartsill is encouraging local students to apply for the 2016 Page program.
“I have seen a number of students from House District 28 serve as Legislative Pages. They have gained a lot of insight into our governing process and I encourage new students to consider this unique opportunity, as well,” Heartsill said.
The application for the 2016 Legislative Page Program is due no later than Oct. 9. To receive more information or an application, visit www.legis.iowa.gov/agencies/careers/page.