1 Identify a current or proposed state or national social welfare policy bill. Be specific; give name and number of the bill/proposed policy. Is this state or national level policy? If a state policy, what state? Driver Education/Enforcement of the Law House Bill 21 DRH40015-MK-5A is titled Stop. This is a state law, not a federal one. North Carolina legislators were in charge of writing the legislation. 2. Briefly describe in your own words the intended goal or purpose of this policy? To begin, I'd want to emphasize that this is my first opportunity to learn about this legislation, but I'm impressed by the stated goal. As a result, the purpose of this policy is to educate drivers on what to do if they are pulled over by cops. As a result, the proponents of the bill want the procedures to be included in the driver's education textbook. Comment by Laura Parker: Omit all references to “I”. This is a research paper. Report what you find. Note, as a research paper, this paper is also not asking for your opinions, it is asking what others [key players] said about this bill. In the final paper, the only place that I should find your opinion is in the final section of the paper – Questions for further thought. 3. When was the last action taken on this bill? Has it already passed both houses to become law? The bill passed the Senate's first and second readings on June 22, 2017, but it has yet to complete the third reading. It was passed by the House of Representatives on June 27th and signed by the governor the same day. The governor had signed the bill into law as of July 12, 2017, which was the most recent development. Comment by Laura Parker: Not all bills require a third reading. Are you saying that this is the day that the bill was passed in the Senate? It cannot move to the House or be signed by the Governor if it has not passed in the Senate. Comment by Laura Parker: So, this is the last action taken on the bill. It is not state law. 4. Who is/was the sponsor of this bill? Is the identified person affiliated with the Republican or Democratic party? Republicans and Democrats have both signed on as co-sponsors of this bill, which has bipartisan support. More than a dozen people have agreed to sponsor the event: Allen McNeill, Beverly Earle, John Ager, Mary Belk, Cecil Brockman, Becky Carney, Debra Conrad, Rosa Gill, George Graham, and others. Comment by Laura Parker: Who is the primary sponsor? The sponsor of a bill is the individual who introduced the bill in Chamber. 5. Identify and briefly describe one Internet website that is useful for finding information related to your identified policy. Include the name of the site and a URL/address. Your chosen website should provide a direct link to the legislation you have identified. Examples for national level policy include the Library of Congress and govtrack.us. State level legislation can generally be found on the state legislative home page of the particular state. Briefly describe some ...

1. 1
Identify a current or proposed state or national social welfare
policy bill. Be specific; give name and number of the
bill/proposed policy. Is this state or national level policy? If a
state policy, what state?
Driver Education/Enforcement of the Law House Bill 21
DRH40015-MK-5A is titled Stop. This is a state law, not a
federal one. North Carolina legislators were in charge of writing
the legislation.
2. Briefly describe in your own words the intended goal or
purpose of this policy?
To begin, I'd want to emphasize that this is my first opportunity
to learn about this legislation, but I'm impressed by the stated
goal. As a result, the purpose of this policy is to educate drivers
on what to do if they are pulled over by cops. As a result, the
proponents of the bill want the procedures to be included in the
driver's education textbook. Comment by Laura Parker: Omit
all references to “I”. This is a research paper. Report what you
find. Note, as a research paper, this paper is also not asking for
your opinions, it is asking what others [key players] said about
this bill.
In the final paper, the only place that I should find your opinion
is in the final section of the paper – Questions for further
thought.
3. When was the last action taken on this bill? Has it already
passed both houses to become law?
The bill passed the Senate's first and second readings on June
22, 2017, but it has yet to complete the third reading. It was
passed by the House of Representatives on June 27th and signed
by the governor the same day. The governor had signed the bill
into law as of July 12, 2017, which was the most recent
development. Comment by Laura Parker: Not all bills require a
third reading. Are you saying that this is the day that the bill

2. was passed in the Senate? It cannot move to the House or be
signed by the Governor if it has not passed in the Senate.
Comment by Laura Parker: So, this is the last action taken
on the bill. It is not state law.
4. Who is/was the sponsor of this bill? Is the identified person
affiliated with the Republican or Democratic party?
Republicans and Democrats have both signed on as co-sponsors
of this bill, which has bipartisan support. More than a dozen
people have agreed to sponsor the event: Allen McNeill,
Beverly Earle, John Ager, Mary Belk, Cecil Brockman, Becky
Carney, Debra Conrad, Rosa Gill, George Graham, and others.
Comment by Laura Parker: Who is the primary sponsor?
The sponsor of a bill is the individual who introduced the bill in
Chamber.
5. Identify and briefly describe one Internet website that is
useful for finding information related to your identified policy.
Include the name of the site and a URL/address. Your chosen
website should provide a direct link to the legislation you have
identified. Examples for national level policy include
the Library of Congress and govtrack.us. State level legislation
can generally be found on the state legislative home page of the
particular state. Briefly describe some of the useful things that
can be found on your chosen website as they relate to your
identified legislation.
Wral is a brand-new news website that focuses on regional and
state-level issues. More information on this law can be found by
visiting this website's "NCCaptol" page.
http://www.wral.com/advice-on-howto-handle-traffic-stops-
could-be-added-to-driver-s-ed/16489589/ This website's section
on the bill includes quotes from the measure's primary sponsors,
making it a great resource. This piece makes a compelling case
for involving law enforcement agencies in the process of
developing these orders. Comment by Laura Parker: Sounds
like this site might have some interesting stuff on it, but the site
you should be citing here is the North Carolina legislative home
page. This is where you will find the sponsor, the dates you

3. need, the text of the bill, actions taken, amendments, etc.
6. Identify and briefly describe one advocacy group with whom
you could be involved if you were attempting to influence this
legislation. Include the name of each group and a working web
address for their organization. Does this group support or
oppose the identified legislation?
People in the community are likely to accept this law if it means
saving the life of an innocent driver and making these police
officers feel less threatened. I haven't found any information
regarding who is pushing for this legislation. Comment by
Laura Parker: Needs research. People in the Community is not
an advocacy group unless they become incorporated and register
as an advocacy group. Does N.C. have a chapter of Black Li ves
Matter? This is an advocacy group that might support this bill.
If you can find hearings on the bill, you will be able to state
facts. Hearings can generally be found on the state legislative
webpage.
7. Identify one key player who supports this proposal. What
arguments does he or she use to support the legislation? Include
brief quotes with proper citations.
Rep. Rose Gill feels this is a fantastic idea in light of recent
police killings during traffic encounters. People who are
educated are less likely to be terrified or nervous when an
officer pulls them over. Comment by Laura Parker: Good,
legislators are appropriate here. However, you have not
included a properly cited brief quote.
8. Identify one key player who opposes this proposal. What
arguments does he or she use to oppose the legislation? Include
brief quotes with proper citations.
The bill was unanimously approved by the members of the
committee. So far, there has been no pushback to the law. After
the bill passed the House, the governor signed it. It's worth
mentioning that three members were absent from the meeting on
the day of the vote, but it's unclear whether they would have
voted for or against it. Comment by Laura Parker: The
committee isn’t the only group that counts.

4. This legislation was voted on by the entire House and Senate.
Your state homepage should have the votes. If someone
actually made a statement in opposition, however, it is likely
they would be called a racist. Therefore, finding a quote might
be difficult. Needs more research. Wral might have something.
Did you try searching the bill and adding the word opposition?
Comment by Laura Parker: Yes
References
Leslie, L., Normanly, T., & Burns, M. (2017, January
31). Advice on how to handle traffic stops could be added to
driver's Ed. WRAL.com. Retrieved February 5, 2022, from
http://www.wral.com/advice-on-how-to-handle-traffic-stops-
could-be-added-to-driver-s-ed/16489589/ Comment by
Laura Parker: Do not italicize the title. Comment by Laura
Parker: What does the acronym stand for? Write it out and add
the acronym in parentheses. You might also add the word
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5. Title Page
Abstract
Headings
Content
Grammar and Mechanics
APA Internal Citations
References
3 points
APA style title page that is
accurately formatted to include
a page number, title, author, and
school affiliation.
2 points
Paper has an APA style title page
that is mostly accurate, but
contains minor errors.
1 point
Paper has a title page, but title

6. page contains multiple errors or
is not written in APA style.
0 points
Information not present.
3 points
Abstract briefly introduces topic
and tells me what the paper is
about.
2 points
Abstract introduces topic and
tells me what the paper is about,
but contains minor errors.
1 point
Abstract is present, but is more
of an introduction than an
overview of the paper.
0 points
Information not present.

7. 8 points
Paper contains 8 headings which
accurately reflect the intent of
required topics.
6 points
For the most part, headings are
present and accurate. May be
missing one or two.
4 points
Paper contains some headings
that reflect the required topics.
0 points
Information not present.
70 points
Fully addresses each of the 8
topics:
Legislation
Effects

8. Social conditions
Historical links
Support
Opposition
Social Justice Issues
Concluding thoughts
Sections are well- researched
and reflect a thorough
understanding of issues and
process.
65 points
Content fully addresses each of
the 8 topics. For the most part,
topics are well researched and
reflect a very good
understanding of issues.
One or two sections could use a
bit more research and discussion

9. for clarity.
50 points
Minimal attempt to address
required content with research
and discussion. Paper may be
mostly opinion and lack research
or may be missing several of the
required sections and reader is
unable to find content.
0 points
Information not present.
4 points
Use of full sentences and no
errors in grammar, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling.
12 point font throughout.
3 points
Use of full sentences and minor

10. errors in grammar, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling.
1 point
Incomplete sentences, and major
errors in grammar, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling.
0 points
Information not present.
6 points
All citations follow APA style and
no errors.
4 points
All citations follow APA style and
there are only minor errors.
2 points
Some citations follow APA style,
many errors. Minimal effort to
cite in APA.

11. 0 points
Information not present.
6 points
All internal citations are cross-
listed in references by author
and year.
There are at least 6 references.
All references follow APA style
and no errors.
4 points
Internal citations are cross-listed
in references by author and year
There are at least 6 references.
All references follow APA style
and there are only minor errors.
2 points
Not all internal citations are
cross-listed in references by

12. author and year; there are
multiple errors.
There are less than 6
references. Some citations
follow APA style, multiple
errors. Minimal effort to cite in
APA.
0 points
Information not present.
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Level 3
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Level 2
60 points minimum
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You will devise a Policy Analysis paper that identifies proposed
or current legislation (State or Federal) you would like to
explore. The Policy Analysis Paper is comprehensive and acts

14. as a cumulative knowledge assessment for the course.
should be 8-10 pages in length, double-spaced, and formatted in
APA style. The Paper must include clearly identified sections,
and include a title page, abstract, and reference page that
includes a minimum of 6 references.
This paper is comprehensive and considered in the grading as
the final exam for this class. I will use turnitin.com, a
plagiarism detection tool, to scan for similarity. I consider
anything over 50% on the similarity index, even if properly
cited, to be gross and inappropriate citation. You will not
receive more than 50/100 points, for a paper containing a
similarity index of 50% or more, and may receive “0” points for
this assignment, if not properly cited. If you are uncertain, ask
for assistance. See also the APA Manual for formatting
requirements.
The Policy Analysis Paper is due at 11:59 pm CT Thursday of
Week 7. A rubric will be provided to students for grading
expectations. The Policy Analysis Paper will be worth 100
points.
Information to be included in your Policy Analysis Paper
In your own words, describe the proposed or current legislation.
· Clearly identify proposed legislation by name and number. Is
legislation being proposed at federal or state level? If state level
policy, what state?
· What is this legislation supposed to do? (What are the explicit
and implicit goals?)
· What values are expressed by this proposal? Distinguish
between those that are clearly stated and those that are implied.
· What are the financial effects, if any? Is this realistic? Who
will be responsible to pay for this? Who is the sponsor of the
bill? What and when was the last action taken on this bill?
Who does this proposal impact? How? Be specific.
· Does it affect persons of color, class, and gender differently?
In what way(s)? Note: Statistics are a good addition to this
section, but any graphs/infographics will not count toward the
final page requirement for this paper.

15. Explain and discuss social conditions surrounding this proposal.
(Why is/was such legislation being considered? Why is it an
issue? Did something occur to spur interest in this issue?
· Economic, political, technological, and social factors
Identify and discuss any possible historical links you see
regarding previous public policy in the United States.
· Does this legislation have any previous history in this
governing body (i.e. has it been introduced before? Is your
legislation an amendment to previously enacted law?)
Identify two players who have/would support this proposal.
· Who is the sponsor of this bill/proposal?
· Who are they? What political party do they represent
(Democrat, Republican, etc.)?
· Identify their positions on this proposal.
· Identify arguments each player would use to support their
position.
· At least one brief quote is required.
Identify two players who have/would oppose this proposal.
· Who are they? Who do they represent?
· Identify their positions on this proposal.
· Identify arguments each player would use to support their
position.
· At least one brief quote is required.
Social Justice: Is this a social justice issue?
· Is this a fair policy?
· What value(s) are supported by this proposal and how do they
fit with the conceptions of social justice? Discuss.