Here is the link to website that has this information. What this paper will be about is the Colorado General Assembly and its decision on a policy/bill adressing sexual contact by an educator.
https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb21-017
–Identify the bill(s) by number, title, and sponsors names, political affiliations, and geographic areas of Colorado they represent. Tracking of the committees/subcommittees hearings on the bill(s) by date as well as actions, discussion, amendments, votes. What was discussed? Changed? Be clear and state the votes at each step and what they may indicate.
–Issue/problem the bill(s) addressesthis will not be stated in the bill. You should reflect your critical thinking and perspective supported by research and data. What is the issue/problem the bill is to prevent/solve? Why a problem? Whom does it most directly impact? How will the proposal (bill) solve the problem? How have other states handled the issue? (see www.nscl.org) How does it relate to rights and responsibilities of individuals and families? (If multiple bills address the same issue, compare and contrast the bills (in House and/or Senate). Include the most recent version of each bill).
–Advantages/disadvantages to consumers/families/education (particular groups) if the bill(s) is passed1] intended outcomes or impacts (what should happen?), 2] evident and unanticipated consequences (what may happen?), 3] the coherence/conflict with existing policies, programs, and laws (does it improve, change/alter, contradict, etc.?), 4] differences it may make/cause, and 5] why the bill may or may not have passed (if not should it be reintroduced next year)?
–Analysis of the worthiness of the billwill it serve a purpose? Why do we need it? How will it change the Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS)? The case made for your stance is far more important than what your stance isjust because a bill is introduced does not make it worthy of passage.
–Cite no less than 6-8 references. The bill and committee hearing minutes do not count as sources, but each should be listed in the references. Use a variety of sources to understand and study the issue. Seek a balanced perspective of pros and cons from a variety of sources
–From your perspective, prepare at least one of the following letters relating a stance on the billmay be neutral, for, or against. The letter is to be knowledge based and convincing. It is to develop awareness if addressed to other than a legislator.
– to a legislator (identify which one(s))o
– to the editor of a newspaper/website/blog to develop awareness of the issue by readers (general public or selected target group)
–The paper shall include: Title page and Table of Contents
