Journal of Policy Analysis Issue 3

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Michael Yang

Michelle Liou

Paul Kramer

Raiaa Bhalla

Jacob Rubenstein

Naomi McKenna

Ilayda Gokgoz

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December 31, 2023

Inquiry-driven, this article may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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Michael Yang

Former Vice President, Policy Media Journal

Michael Yang is a student at Phillips Exeter Academy. He serves as the Editor-In-Chief for the Journal of Policy Analysis at YIP.

Michelle Liou

Former Senior Vice President, Policy

Michelle Liou is currently a student at UCLA, studying Business Economics and Philosophy. She seeks to develop her interest in the intersection of consulting and finance, and help businesses maximize their value.

Paul Kramer

CEO & Chairman

Paul Kramer is the CEO of the Institute for Youth in Policy and is currently a student majoring in Organizational Development, Computer Science, and Public Policy at Vanderbilt University as a Crescere Aude Scholar.

Raiaa Bhalla

Policy Analyst

Raiaa is student studying at TSRS, Moulsari in Gurugram, Haryana with an active interest in mainly two academic quadrants: research and debate.

Jacob Rubenstein

Stanford Data and Mapping for Society

Naomi McKenna

Fall 2023 Fellow

Naomi McKenna is a high school student at Atholton High School in Columbia, Maryland, who will graduate in 2024.

Ilayda Gokgoz

Military Policy Analyst

Ilayda is originally from Ankara, Turkey, and she is an incoming undergraduate student who intends to major in political science and computer science. She is passionate about languages, writing, and sharing. Also, she was a Policy Fellow in the 2023 Fall Cohort!‍

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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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Segregation by Design: The Role of Localized Gerrymandering in Education

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Climate Justice and Finance: Addressing the Disproportionate Impacts in Africa as a Low-Emission Continent

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Low-emission nations, particularly in Africa, are heavily impacted by climate change despite their minimal contributions to global emissions. These countries are grappling with extreme weather events, diminished agricultural productivity, and worsening food insecurity, all of which critically undermine their development efforts. This paper critiques existing international policies that often benefit more industrialized nations and fail to provide long-term and equitable solutions for the Global South. It argues that these frameworks inadequately address the specific needs of the most vulnerable nations. To address these challenges, this study proposes enhancing climate finance mechanisms to better support both mitigation and adaptation efforts in Africa. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for unified action and stronger representation from the Global South to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met. In conclusion, the paper calls for a global shift toward more inclusive and effective climate finance policies that genuinely support equitable development and resilience in Africa.

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