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State Representative John Lesch
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4224
For more information contact: Christina Gosack 651-296-5524
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High School Page Program Offers Chance to Learn About Legislature First-Hand
State Representative John Lesch invites local high school juniors to experience the legislature in action as part of the House of Representatives High School Page Program. This program allows students to spend a week at the Capitol in St. Paul meeting with state representatives and assisting members during legislative session.
"The page program is a unique opportunity to experience the legislature first-hand," Rep. Lesch said. "Pages gain an inside perspective on the lawmaking process."
Students selected for the program will meet individually with House members and discuss issues that matter to them, assist members during session, and participate in mock committee debates to inspire them to think critically about the issues facing our state. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with constitutional officers, members of the judiciary, lobbyists and members of the media. The Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page Program, now in its 32nd year, is one of only three in the country, modeled after a similar program in the United States Congress.
Minnesota high school students in their junior year are encouraged to submit an application by November 15, 2006, and if admitted, will be assigned to participate for one week between January and May 2007 with other students from across the state. Applications are available online, at http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/edprog/introletter.asp or by calling the House Educational Programs Office at 651-296-7452. If you have any questions, please contact Rep. Lesch at (651) 296-4224 or rep.john.lesch@house.mn.
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- Rep. Lesch Named Chair of the House Civil Law Committee - (Posted: 2012-11-16 00:00:00)
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