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The Journal of Policy Analysis is a beacon of rigorous, nonpartisan policy discourse. It stands at the intersection of scholarship and policy, focusing on contemporary challenges and future solutions. Enriched by our partnerships with esteemed academic institutions, this journal aims to stimulate enlightened dialogue amidst rising policy-based divisions. Within its pages, you will encounter thought-provoking articles, emblematic of YIP's ethos, which challenge convention and invite active participation in shaping the future of policy.

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Legislative Analysis: Integrating Special Education In Financial Literacy Education Requirements

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Journal Vol. 4

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December 22, 2024

With the collaboration of state legislators and state Departments of Education, financial literacy has the ability to mitigate the economic struggles many young adults with neurodivergent disabilities face in our country. This research analyzes recent legislative efforts in Pennsylvania with the passing of Senate Bill (SB) 647, requiring financial literacy for all high school students, as well as aiming to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the bill about special education. The bill’s communication with the Pennsylvania Department of Education will also be addressed, assessing the steps to implement a tailored curriculum for special education, accommodations for individual education programs (IEP), and training for special education teachers. The analysis conducts a policy review and the assessment of the Pennsylvania Department of Education resources in preparation for the requirement to come into place in Fall 2025, with similar legislative action continuing across the country. This research provides insight into how other states can effectively consider and implement financial literacy for special education. There is additionally a broader exigent timeline of multi-state legislation requiring the essential content of financial literacy to be mandated for all high school students. With the current state of curriculum for special education, states should properly and fully address the diverse needs of special education and the additional resources that will come to provide inclusivity and equity to financial literacy for all students, regardless of their learning capabilities.

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The Political Economics of Impact Investing: An Evaluation of how Government Policies Influence Investment Strategies for Social Good

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Journal Vol. 4

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December 22, 2024

This paper attempts to explore the relationship between government's economic policies and impact investing. In a capitalist state such as the United States, businesses often have significant influence on creating social impact, and such positive actions can be encouraged by policies created by the government. I will first provide an overview of government policies intended to incentivize businesses in promoting social goals such as subsidies, tax incentives, and regulatory frameworks. I will analyze how these policy actions affect the decision-making process within firms. This will be achieved through examining case studies of specific impact investment incentives (with data), such as social impact bonds, low-income housing tax credit, and clean energy investment incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act. Moreover, I will examine the effects these actions ultimately have on communities and compare different policy solutions to determine the best course of action. I intend to propose policy reform solutions as well as regulatory frameworks that have historically proven to be beneficial in incentivizing impact investments within our communities, such as impact investment subsidies. The goal of this paper's exploration is to elucidate ways governments can use political economics to their advantage in encouraging impact investments within our communities.

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