Who will be covered by the policy and how? How will it be implemented? Identify short comings of current approach to issue
Policy Brief Assignment Part 4
what are the gaps in service or benefits or programs?
What is missing in the current approach to this social problem/issue?
How would this legislation work?
What resources or opportunities would this policy provide?
Who will be covered by the policy and how?
How will it be implemented?
Identify short comings of current approach to issue
Then introduce idea of current legislation and what that is.
Your specific policy recommendations, and why to include:
Should it be voted in as is? If so summarize briefly why?
What are you asking your legislature to do?
vote for pending legislation ,
or, change pending legislation to include other suggestions
Be as creative as possible! See these examples ranging from a 4-page to 1-page brief.
Notice some use narratives; others use graphics
Include references at the end as “works cited” but make sure to footnote all works cited
Identify three lawmakers to send your policy brief. Include their names and contact information. Make sure if your policy brief is on a federal bill, that you choose your federal reps. If a state bill, you would choose your state reps.