School Choice Wisconsin
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
K-12 education issues pertaining to vouchers and charter schools.
Lobbying Interests:
K-12 education issues, especially those pertaining to vouchers and charter schools.
Title:
President
K-12 education issues pertaining to vouchers and charter schools.
Lobbying Interests:
K-12 education issues, especially those pertaining to vouchers and charter schools.
Title:
President
Contact
JB
James Bender
219 N. Milwaukee Street, 1st Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 319-9160
(414) 765-0220
bender@parentchoice.org
http://www.schoolchoicewi.org
219 N. Milwaukee Street, 1st Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 319-9160
(414) 765-0220
bender@parentchoice.org
http://www.schoolchoicewi.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nycole Stawinoga | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/18/2012 | Withdrawn On 6/6/2014 |
| James Bender | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/18/2012 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jeff M Fitzgerald | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/10/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| John Gard | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/10/2013 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 379
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 417
Relating to: authorizing the city of Milwaukee to sell eligible school facilities to eligible purchasers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/24/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: authorizing the city of Milwaukee to sell eligible school facilities to eligible purchasers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/24/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 682
Relating to: creating a Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/31/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: creating a Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/31/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 748
Relating to: requirements for new private schools seeking to participate in a parental choice program and requiring a private school participating in a parental choice program to maintain accreditation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: requirements for new private schools seeking to participate in a parental choice program and requiring a private school participating in a parental choice program to maintain accreditation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 286
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 256
9/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 256
None
Notification Date9/11/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 318
Relating to: authorizing the city of Milwaukee to sell eligible school facilities to eligible purchasers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
10/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: authorizing the city of Milwaukee to sell eligible school facilities to eligible purchasers. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date10/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 525
Relating to: creating a Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/31/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: creating a Special Needs Scholarship Program for disabled pupils, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/31/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 584
Relating to: requirements for new private schools seeking to participate in a parental choice program and requiring a private school participating in a parental choice program to maintain accreditation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 237
2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: requirements for new private schools seeking to participate in a parental choice program and requiring a private school participating in a parental choice program to maintain accreditation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2013 Wisconsin Act 237
For
Notification Date2/13/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Public Instruction: Choice, Charter and Open Enrollment
Notification Date
3/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Supporting parental choice in education
3/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Supporting parental choice in education
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
2015-16 State budget topics related to the parental choice program.
2015-16 State budget topics related to the parental choice program.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/23/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
12/23/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Parental Choice Program financial audits
Parental Choice Program financial audits
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/17/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
9/17/2014
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Technical adjustments to the Parental Choice Program provisions passed in the budget bill.
Technical adjustments to the Parental Choice Program provisions passed in the budget bill.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
11/4/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Accreditation and modifying steps for new schools seeking to join the Parental Choice Programs.
Accreditation and modifying steps for new schools seeking to join the Parental Choice Programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
10/28/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Timeline for new schools seeking to enter the Parental Choice Program.
Timeline for new schools seeking to enter the Parental Choice Program.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/27/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/27/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School accountability and SIS for state report cards.
School accountability and SIS for state report cards.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/27/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
8/27/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Modifying steps required for a new private school to enter the Parental Choice Programs.
Modifying steps required for a new private school to enter the Parental Choice Programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/25/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
4/25/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Budget items relating to school choice.
Budget items relating to school choice.
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/22/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Accountability for schools participating in the Parental Choice Programs.
Accountability for schools participating in the Parental Choice Programs.
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/18/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/18/2013
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2013 January - June $32,528.85 |
2013 July - December $9,645.54 |
2014 January - June $10,844.28 |
2014 July - December $5,398.91 |
Total $58,417.57 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2013 January - June 178.00 |
2013 July - December 35.00 |
2014 January - June 51.20 |
2014 July - December 19.25 |
Total 283.45 |
| Total Hours Other | 2013 January - June 252.25 |
2013 July - December 102.00 |
2014 January - June 87.00 |
2014 July - December 57.75 |
Total 499.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: authorizing the city of Milwaukee to sell eligible school facilities to eligible purchasers. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 1% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 4% |
2014 January - June 30% |
2014 July - December |
Total 6% |
Relating to: authorizing the city of Milwaukee to sell eligible school facilities to eligible purchasers. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requirements for new private schools seeking to participate in a parental choice program and requiring a private school participating in a parental choice program to maintain accreditation. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 1% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: requirements for new private schools seeking to participate in a parental choice program and requiring a private school participating in a parental choice program to maintain accreditation. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 3% |
2014 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: the student information system, a school and school district accountability system, low-performing schools and school districts, and charter school contracts. (FE)
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June 46% |
2014 July - December |
Total 8% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 55% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 30% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 11% |
2013 July - December 15% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 9% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 16% |
2013 July - December 48% |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 24% |
Total 20% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June 18% |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total 10% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December 32% |
2014 January - June 17% |
2014 July - December |
Total 9% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 36% |
Total 4% |
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 January - June |
2013 July - December |
2014 January - June |
2014 July - December 40% |
Total 4% |
Minor Efforts
(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)
Other Matters
No other matters found.