WEST VIRGINIA HOUSE OF DELEGATES PAGE PROGRAM

Delegates from across West Virginia agree, the West Virginia House Page Program has become an integral part of the Legislative process and has become a communications link between the Members of the House of Delegates and our young students.

Beginning in January and throughout the sixty day legislative session the West Virginia Page Program affords students from West Virginia's public and nonpublic schools, an opportunity to serve in a non-partisan capacity as Page in the West Virginia House of Delegates during the legislative session. The program provides students with a meaningful and exciting experience in state government, including an opportunity to experience first hand the role their legislators play and their influence in effecting positive change in the state. The Capitol is often seen by state educators as a large classroom, and as such serving as a Page is an excused absence from school, however it is a requirement that each student must learn something in the process and report back to their classroom. It is strongly encouraged that all students arrive early to the capitol in order to experience the entire legislative process, which includes meeting other students from across the state of West Virginia.

Although, the legislative sessions are typical fast paced with many members leaving the floor for their next committee meeting as soon as the gavel is sounded for adjournment, unless it is unavoidable most Delegates schedule time to remain on the floor after adjournment for photos and conversation with the students and family members from their respected region.

To become a Page for the West Virginia House of Delegates you should contact your House of Delegates Member prior to January 31, 2006. He/she will coordinate with the Page Director and choose the best date for you to serve.