American Education Reform Foundation

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Work to advance public policy that gives parents of limited means the right to choose the schools best for their children.

Lobbying Interests:
K-12 education issues, especially those pertaining to vouchers and charter schools.

Title:
President

Contact
SM
Susan Mitchell
2025 North Summit Avenue #103
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 319-9160
(414) 765-0220
mitchell@parentchoice.org
www.schoolchoiceWI.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 29
Assembly Bill 29
relating to: the establishment of charter schools by county boards.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 79
Assembly Bill 79
relating to: authorizing the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority to issue bonds to finance a project undertaken for a facility used for education by a private, tax-exempt institution.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 109

For
Notification Date
2/24/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 126
Assembly Bill 126
relating to: directing the Legislative Audit Bureau to administer a study of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
3/21/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 259
Assembly Bill 259
relating to: eligibility for participation in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/9/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 260
Assembly Bill 260
relating to: extending the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program to all private schools in Milwaukee County.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 261
Assembly Bill 261
relating to: charter schools located in a 1st class city school district.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/14/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 472
Assembly Bill 472
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program income limit.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/3/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 746
Assembly Bill 746
relating to: eligibility to attend an independent charter school and payments made to independent charter schools.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/15/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 747
Assembly Bill 747
relating to: eligibility to attend Woodlands School, a charter school located in a 1st class city school district.

Bill Text and History

2003 Wisconsin Act 156

For
Notification Date
1/15/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 836
Assembly Bill 836
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/23/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 9
Senate Bill 9
relating to: the establishment of charter schools by county boards.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 219
Senate Bill 219
relating to: eligibility for participation in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/3/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 220
Senate Bill 220
relating to: charter schools located in a 1st class city school district.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/3/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 221
Senate Bill 221
relating to: extending the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program to all private schools in Milwaukee County.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/3/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 253
Senate Bill 253
relating to: independent charter schools established by University of Wisconsin institutions and college campuses.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 321
Senate Bill 321
relating to: appeals of decisions relating to charter schools and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
12/19/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 382
Senate Bill 382
relating to: eligibility to attend an independent charter school and payments made to independent charter schools.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/15/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 383
Senate Bill 383
relating to: eligibility to attend Woodlands School, a charter school located in a 1st class city school district.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
1/15/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 406
Senate Bill 406
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/23/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Budget Bill Subjects

Public Instruction: Categorical Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Categorical Aids

Notification Date
2/24/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment

Notification Date
2/24/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Public Instruction: General School Aids
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: General School Aids

Notification Date
2/24/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

revision to the current method for participating private schools to claim facility costs.
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
revision to the current method for participating private schools to claim facility costs.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 582 (6/15/2004)
Against
Notification Date
1/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Comments
Opposed to DPI's method of rationing seats in MPCP
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP).
Agency Name
Public Instruction
Subject
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP).
Scope Statement
Register Number: 553 (2/1/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 04-076
Other
Notification Date
11/2/2004
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

DPI proposed prorate administrative rule - August, 2004 (not an option under "public Instruction" rules list)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DPI proposed prorate administrative rule - August, 2004 (not an option under "public Instruction" rules list)

Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)

Notification Date
1/26/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Directing the Legislative Audit Bureau to administer a study of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Directing the Legislative Audit Bureau to administer a study of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
2/24/2003
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2004
January - June
$8,603.65
2004
July - December
$10,471.43
Total $19,075.08
Total Hours Communicating 2004
January - June
99.50
2004
July - December
49.75
Total 149.25
Total Hours Other 2004
January - June
26.75
2004
July - December
63.75
Total 90.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: eligibility to attend an independent charter school and payments made to independent charter schools.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
15%
2004
July - December
Total 8%
relating to: eligibility to attend Woodlands School, a charter school located in a 1st class city school district.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
20%
2004
July - December
Total 10%
relating to: the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and granting rule-making authority.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
22%
2004
July - December
Total 12%
relating to: eligibility to attend an independent charter school and payments made to independent charter schools.
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
35%
2004
July - December
Total 18%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
67%
Total 32%

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
21%
Total 10%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
2004
July - December
Total
2003
January - June
2003
July - December
2004
January - June
8%
2004
July - December
12%
Total 10%

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures