Student Page Program

Since 1970, Maryland's high school seniors have had the opportunity to learn about the legislative process by serving as student pages in the Senate and the House of Delegates during the annual session of the Maryland General Assembly. The program was begun by House Speaker Thomas Hunter Lowe and approved by the Maryland State Board of Education. Each year, 105 pages and 36 alternates are selected from across the State to represent their schools and counties in Annapolis.

Selected high school seniors who attend public or nonpublic schools within the State of Maryland will have the opportunity to participate virtually as Pages for members of the Maryland General Assembly during the 2024 session.  The program is designed to:

• Interest youth in state government, and more specifically, in the legislature's proceedings.

• Increase participation in government and foster leadership among youth.

• Enable students to provide vital input and interaction while meeting legislators and other officials.

Senior class students, who are at least 16 years of age, of all Maryland public and nonpublic high schools, and who are residents within the State of Maryland are eligible to apply. Each applicant must:

1) Complete the application form, being certain that a parent or guardian signs the bottom of

the application.

2) Submit the application to the high school the student attends following any additional

requirements or procedures stated by the student’s principal or County Page Coordinator.

3) Have or obtain a social security number.

4) Exhibit an interest in government and history.

5) Have a record of good conduct. Be competent, courteous, and reliable.

6) Have an average or above average scholastic record.

7) Wear appropriate dress and exhibit good personal grooming.

8) Be outgoing and like to meet people.

Selected pages serve two nonconsecutive weeks, during the thirteen weeks of session. During the 13 weeks of session, which runs from the second week in January to early April, each page serves one week during the first seven weeks and returns for a second week of service during the last six. The duties of the page revolve around the schedule of the chamber. Whenever the chamber is in session, pages must be present.

The duties of the Page revolve around the schedule of the chamber to which he or she is assigned.  Whenever their house (Senate or House of Delegates) is in session, Pages must be present.  Duties include:

1) Keeping the members' bill books up to date.

2) Distributing materials on the floor to the members.

3) Running errands.

4) Assisting visitors.

5) Delivering messages to the members.

After each day's session, Pages may be assigned additional work in the legislative chambers or committee rooms.  Pages do not work in the senators’ or delegates' offices.  This work is done by staff members and college interns.

Lodging is arranged by the MGA Page Office for all Pages outside Anne Arundel County who request housing. If an Anne Arundel County Page would like to stay in Page housing, it is arranged on a space-available basis. Pages stay in homes within walking or a short driving distance of the State House. The Page Program pays the cost of housing directly to the housing providers. If a Page is going to lodge with family or friends in the Annapolis area, written permission of parents or guardian must be submitted with the application. In addition, upon your arrival, students will be provided a meal card /voucher, worth approximately $50.00 per day worked, to use at local restaurants to cover meals for the week. Transportation to and from Annapolis is the responsibility of the Page.

Alternates will be called if the selected Pages are unable to serve.

Student residents of Maryland attending out-of-state schools or receiving their schooling at home

One "At-Lage" Page position is available for students who reside in Maryland but attend schools

outside the state or who receive their schooling at home. To apply, students must contact:

Tawana R. Offer, MGA Page Coordinator

Email: Tawana.Offer@mlis.state.md.us

SY 2026 Applications will be posted in Spetember 2025

Reminder: The maximum number of applicants a school can forward to the county level is three.   There are no exceptions to this requirement.  

Important dates will be shared in September 2025. 

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the eligibility requirements, please contact your principal.