Assignment:
For the assignment, you are asked to prepare an essay that outlines a public policy process in your local government or state. Specifically select a policy initiative focused on education, healthcare or poverty and prepare an essay that includes the following:
- Decribe the causes of the policy.
- Describe the policy and the rationale being used to advocate that policy.
- Explain the effects of the proposed policy.
- Identify an example of an alternative or option that is (or could be considered).
- Identifyand discuss the methods that will (or could) be used to measure the policy outcomes.
- Identify the measurement issues, if applicable.
- Discuss the possible impact the policy could have on the future of policymaking in your local government or state.