Social Policy (Bill) Part II
Criteria
Historical antecedents to the policy
How has our nation’s policy response to the social issue? What are the similar policies in other states or nations? What corresponding and/or interacting policies that exist at the federal, state or local levels?
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
The Policy Itself
What are the values and ideology involved with the social issue and policy response?
mplementation
What agency will administer the policy/program Costs: What are the costs ? If funding is provided in the bill, is the funding adequate? Time Frame: If passed, when will the bill be implemented? Program Evaluation: How will/could/should the program’s efficacy be evaluated in the future?
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Policy Advocacy Strategies
What are the supporting and restraining forces for this policy? What groups are concerned about this policy? Identify supporters and opponents, as well their activities in regard to this proposed policy? What groups SHOULD be concerned about this policy but are not? Why should they be involved? Why do you think they are NOT involved? What could/should they do? What did you do to advocate for/against this policy? What more could/should you do to advocate for your position?
Attachments/Appendices
Each student is expected to write a letter to at least two policymakers expressing the student’s position on the policy AND SEND IT. Include the letter in your appendices.
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
References, grammar, and use of APA format
