for sochien due Feb,4th, 2021

For this assignment, each student should begin considering the policy issue that they will address throughout the semester in their individual written public policy assignments. You will be addressing this issue throughout the semester starting with you public comment letter.

Information regarding developing a policy problem definition can be found in Chapter 3 of Writing Public Policy: A Practical Guide to Communicating in the Policy Making Process (3rd Edition) by Catherine F. Smith. The objective of defining a public policy problem is to provide a purposeful depiction of the problem that will lead to the issue being placed on the legislative agenda and/or reconsidered for policy changes. Below is information regarding some of the tasks that should be completed to develop a compelling public policy definition.

Answering the following questions will help you begin the process of defining your policy issue, which will aid you in successfully developing your legislative history review and policy memo.

1. What is your policy issue?

1. Describe the Problem and Identify the Interests (page 41 – 42)

0. What are the problematic conditions?

0. What problem(s) do these conditions cause?

0. Where is this a problem?

0. Who is being impacted?

1. Specify the Issues (page 42)

0. What are the issues for the policy?

0. Who is concerned about this issue?

0. Who is in agreement/disagreement?