Rapid Implementation of Policy as Code
Policy changes are often dynamic and occur quickly, but they can only create impact once implemented. The Eligibility APIs Initiative at 18F shares an example from their work that shows the potential for rapid, accurate policy implementation as code.
The document highlights the benefits of implementing policy as code, particularly by involving both policy and technical staff early to accelerate and improve the translation of policy changes into digital systems.
It uses the example of prototyping SNAP eligibility rules in Python to show how open source, shareable, and verifiable code can enable rapid adaptation to emergency policy changes, and encourages agencies to adopt these agile methods for more reliable policy implementation.
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