In this activity, you will select an existing policy on tobacco legislation and write a letter to propose a policy update.

Step 1. Research (30 minutes)

Search for existing policies on tobacco legislation in your locality. Select one policy that you think needs to be updated.

Step 2. Analyze (30 minutes)

Analyze the inclusions of the policy and reflect on how the policy can be updated so that it can also address strategies to mitigate the prevalent use of e-cigarettes and vaping among the youth and young adults.

Step 3. Respond (150 minutes)

Respond by writing a 250-400 word letter addressed to your locality’s representative legislator. Include in your letter the following:

• Reasons why the policy needs to be updated
• Is the policy being implemented as intended?
• Does the policy having the desired effect?
• Are the policies and procedures current and relevant?
• Proposed amendments to the policy to address the purpose
• People who will be involved, whether a beneficiary to or a benefactor of the policy

Step 4: Share (10 minutes)

To share your work, click on the “Reply” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

Evaluate and categorize the work from one of your peers based on items A - E of the rubric below. Provide a rationale for the grade you have provided, as well as comments or suggestions for improvement. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.” You can use the list below as an example:

Item A is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item B is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item C is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item D is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item E is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….