The Legislative Research Council is looking for high school students interested in being a page during the 2017 legislative session.

Students must be juniors or seniors (seniors are given preference). Students must be sponsored by a legislator and be in good academic standing (3.0 GPA or higher is encouraged). They must also receive approval from a parent/guardian and from their principal or superintendent. They must be able to serve during one of the following terms and may select a preference:

• Term 1: Jan. 9-20
• Term 2: Jan. 23-Feb. 3
• Term 3: Feb. 6-16
• Term 4: Feb. 21-March 2
• Term 5: March 6-10 (one-week term)

Applications should be submitted to the Legislative Research Council, 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. Applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, Nov. 14.

Information on the Page Program is also available on the Legislative Research Council’s website.

Attention, government teachers! If you would like a legislator from your district to speak to your government class, please contact the legislator or the Legislative Research Council at (605) 773-3251.

The LRC appreciates your continued support of this worthwhile opportunity for students.