Writing Paper

I need a 8-10 page paper on The Safe Schools Improvement Act This paper is not intended to be a persuasive argument. You should stick to the facts as presented and strive to represent both sides of the issue. Save opinion for the final section only – Questions for Further Thought. 1) In your own words, describe the proposed or current legislation. • Clearly identify proposed legislation by name and number. Is legislation being proposed at the federal or state level? • What is this legislation supposed to do? (What are the explicit and implicit goals?) What is/are the primary goals of this legislation? • 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? 2) Who does this proposal effect? How? Be specific. • Does it affect persons of color, class, and gender differently? In what way(s)? 3) Explain and discuss social conditions surrounding this proposal. (Why is/was such legislation being considered? Why is it an issue?) Note: Statistics are a good addition to this section. • Economic, political, technological, and social factors • Why is this legislation being proposed now? What led up to this legislation being proposed? 4) 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?) 5) Identify two players who have/would support this proposal. • Who is the sponsor of this bill/proposal? • Who are they? Who do they represent (ex. a Democrat from Michigan)? • Identify their positions on this proposal. • Identify arguments each player would use to support their position. o At least one brief quote is recommended. • Are there any co-sponsors of this bill/proposal? Do most of the co-sponsors belong to the same political party or does this proposal have bi-partisan support? 6) 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. o At least one quote is recommended. 7) Social Justice: Is this a social justice issue? • What value(s) are supported by this proposal and how do they fit with the conceptions of social justice? Is this policy a fair policy? Discuss. 8) Questions for further thought. • Include your own impressions in this final section only. Note: Keep in mind that this is a research paper. Avoid the use of first person narrative throughout the paper. This is the only section of this paper where your personal opinion is appropriate.