Chosen Policy Provide the title(s) and number of the bill. Include a brief summary of what the bill is going to
address and date of introduction.
Who are the sponsor(s)? What is the bill’s place in the process? Source of Interest in this Policy Why did you
choose this policy in particular? Why does the sponsor(s) support this policy? Description/Nature of the Social
Problem Define and describe the social problem the bill is responding to. How widespread is the problem?
Provide a summary of literature and research findings that document the social problem and suggest its
cause(s). Addressing the Social Problem Through Policy What is the current policy dealing with the problem
and why is it insufficient? How does the policy you selected intend to address the social problem? What are
some alternatives to the proposed policy? Why aren’t they good enough? Applying Professional Ethics How
are the goals of the policy consistent (or not) with the values of social work and the NASW Code of Ethics?
How are race, gender, class and/or age implicated by this policy?