Find a current health policy related to the public health issue may be (Federal

Find a current health policy related to the public health issue may be (Federal or State) that impacts or may potentially impact a community, a population or nursing practice.

Topic: mental health and substance abuse in children
Policy: The Children’s Act of 2000
Objectives: Students will demonstrate the following elements:
Identify political influences and health policy development opportunities in health and health care focused policy and regulatory environments
Apply advocacy principles such as:
Written testimony to state or county government committees or agencies
Observe legislative deliberation involving expert witnesses
Testify at public hearings
Instructions:
Research the issue in professional sources:
At least two (2) evidence-based research/peer reviewed articles
At least two (2) current event articles (newspaper, magazine, etc.
A brief introduction including the legislators who authored the bill and the sponsors of the bill. Include a short history of the policy.
Summarize the research.
Explain why you think the bill has an impact.
Evaluate the pros and cons of each side of the issue
The paper should be 4-7 pages double spaced. Include citations for sources