MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY “ VIRTUAL” STUDENT PAGE PROGRAM INFORMATION SHEET

Date: January 13, 2021 to April 12, 2021

Place: Virtually at the State House, Annapolis, Maryland

Purpose 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 2021 session. The program is designed to:

1) Interest youth in state government, and more specifically, in the proceedings of the legislature. 2) Increase participation in government and foster leadership among youth. 3) Enable students to provide vital input and interaction while meeting legislators and other officials.

Qualifications

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. (See note regarding student residents of Maryland who attend out-of-state schools or who receive their schooling at home.) 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. (*Application is based on the school and school system the student attends, not where the student lives.) 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.

The Maryland General Assembly does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in the admission or access to its programs, services, or activities. Students who are selected to participate will be notified beginning December 4, 2020, by the President and Speaker of the Maryland General Assembly.

Duties

Each selected Page will serve two non-consecutive weeks. During the thirteen weeks of session (January to April), each Page will serve one week during the first half of session and return for his or her second week during the second half. They will also have an opportunity to finalize their participation in the final week of the legislative session.

The duties of the Page revolve around the schedules of the two chambers. Whenever the chambers are in session, Pages must be present online. Pages will also be assigned a set of committee hearings to follow on line.

After daily sessions, Pages will meet in a virtual group meeting with a Senator, Delegate or staff member to discuss legislation and session events.

Stipends

Each student will receive a stipend of $15 for each day of participation.

Alternates

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

Applications

Application forms are available from your County Page Coordinator. Any questions concerning the selection process for your county should be directed to your County Page Coordinator.

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

One "At-large" 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, Ph.D. Page Coordinator Email: [email protected]

The deadline for At-large Page applications is November 20, 2020. The at-large position will or will not be used each year depending on student response and the applicants' qualifications.

2 APPORTIONMENT OF PAGES

COUNTY PAGES ALTERNATES

Allegany 1 1 Anne Arundel 10 2 City 10 3 Baltimore County 14 4

Calvert 2 1 Caroline 1 1 Carroll 4 1 Cecil 2 1

Charles 3 1 Dorchester 1 1 Frederick 5 1 Garrett 1 1

Harford 5 1 Howard 6 1 Kent 1 1 Montgomery 14 4

Prince George's 14 4 Queen Anne's 1 1 St. Mary's 2 1 Somerset 1 1

Talbot 1 1 Washington 3 1 Wicomico 2 1 Worcester 1 1 ______105 3

2021 County Page Coordinators

Allegany County Calvert County Mr. John Logsdson Ms. Molly Gearhart Supervisor of Federal Programs Supervisor of Student Services Allegany County Board of Education Calvert County Public Schools 108 Washington St., PO Box 1724 1305 Dares Beach Road Cumberland, MD 21502 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Phone: 301-759-2046 Phone: 410-535-7232 Fax: 301-759-2019 Fax: 410-535-7241 [email protected] [email protected]

Anne Arundel County Caroline County Ms. Stacy Pellegran Ms. Deborah George Administrator for Student Services Supervisor of Instruction K-12 Social & Leadership Studies Anne Arundel County Public Schools Caroline County Public Schools 2644 Riva Road 204 Franklin Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Denton, MD 21629 Phone: 410-222-5405 Phone: 410-479-3250 Fax: 410-222-5606 Fax: 410-479-4885 [email protected] [email protected]

Baltimore City Carroll County Ms. Shanae Fant Mr. Ryan Melhorn Career & Technology Education - Manager Supervisor of Secondary Social Studies The Baltimore City Public Schools Carroll County Public Schools 200 East North Avenue 125 N. Court Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Westminster, MD 21157 Phone: 443-642-3928 Phone: 410-386-1542 Fax: 410-332-0920 Fax: 410-751-3497 [email protected] [email protected]

Baltimore County Cecil County Dr. Dani Biancolli Mr. James Zimmer Coordinator, Office of Social Studies Instructional Coor. for Social Studies Assisted by Carol Rook Cecil County Public Schools Aministarive Secretary, Office of Social 201 Booth Street Studies Elkton, MD 21921 Baltimore County Public Schools Phone: 410-996-2460 105 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Room #313 Fax: 410-996-5465 Towson, MD 21204 [email protected] Phone: 443-809-4017 Fax: 443-887-2645 [email protected]; cc: [email protected]