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The state Senate was full of little legislators Tuesday. Fifth grade students from Madison Academy toured the Capitol. They held a mock session in the Senate chamber. The tour was sponsored by the Florida League of City as part of its program to promote civic education. Students said it worked.

�The funniest part today was the mock session and getting to vote and place amendments and bills,� said 5th Grader Sarah Baltzell.

�The kids that do this program, they go back home and they take a different interest in the things that are going on in school and leadership roles. It�s really nice to see that happen,� said Myra Valentine, the Mayor of Madison.

The students also had a chance to meet lawmakers and visit with them in their offices.