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
350 Bishops Way, Suite 104
Brookfield, WI 53005
(414) 319-9160
(414) 765-0220
bender@parentchoice.org
http://www.schoolchoicewi.org
350 Bishops Way, Suite 104
Brookfield, WI 53005
(414) 319-9160
(414) 765-0220
bender@parentchoice.org
http://www.schoolchoicewi.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Bender | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/28/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Jeff M Fitzgerald | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 12/28/2016 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Carol Shires | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 6/6/2017 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 383
Relating to: parental choice programs, the Special Needs Scholarship Program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
6/9/2017
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: parental choice programs, the Special Needs Scholarship Program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date6/9/2017
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 471
Relating to: the payment of state aid to school districts and payments to operators of independent charter schools and private schools participating in a choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/17/2017
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 payment of state aid to school districts and payments to operators of independent charter schools and private schools participating in a choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/17/2017
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 805
Relating to: excluding certain college credit in high school programs from the Early College Credit Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 307
2/27/2018
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: excluding certain college credit in high school programs from the Early College Credit Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 307
For
Notification Date2/27/2018
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 830
Relating to: an education savings account program for gifted and talented pupils, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/15/2018
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: an education savings account program for gifted and talented pupils, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/15/2018
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 851
Relating to: a pilot grant program to support college courses taught in high schools and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/14/2018
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: a pilot grant program to support college courses taught in high schools and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/14/2018
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 910
Relating to: updating references to the Internal Revenue Code relating to certain individual income tax provisions, limiting the income tax deduction for certain tuition payments, clarifying the duties of the College Savings Program Board, a sales and use ...
Bill Text and History
2/16/2018
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: updating references to the Internal Revenue Code relating to certain individual income tax provisions, limiting the income tax deduction for certain tuition payments, clarifying the duties of the College Savings Program Board, a sales and use ...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/16/2018
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 293
Relating to: parental choice programs, the Special Needs Scholarship Program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 36
6/8/2017
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: parental choice programs, the Special Needs Scholarship Program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 36
For
Notification Date6/8/2017
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 383
Relating to: the payment of state aid to school districts and payments to operators of independent charter schools and private schools participating in a choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
8/9/2017
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 payment of state aid to school districts and payments to operators of independent charter schools and private schools participating in a choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date8/9/2017
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 663
Relating to: a Department of Children and Families pilot project to expand four-year-old kindergarten programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/6/2018
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: a Department of Children and Families pilot project to expand four-year-old kindergarten programs and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/6/2018
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 677
Relating to: excluding certain college credit in high school programs from the Early College Credit Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/6/2018
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: excluding certain college credit in high school programs from the Early College Credit Program. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date2/6/2018
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 711
Relating to: a pilot grant program to support college courses taught in high schools and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 206
2/6/2018
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: a pilot grant program to support college courses taught in high schools and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2017 Wisconsin Act 206
For
Notification Date2/6/2018
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.
March 2018 Special Session Assembly Bill 1
Relating to: grants to schools for school safety and safety-related upgrades to school buildings, equipment, and facilities; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/21/2018
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: grants to schools for school safety and safety-related upgrades to school buildings, equipment, and facilities; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/21/2018
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.
March 2018 Special Session Assembly Bill 2
Relating to: creating an office of school safety in the Department of Justice and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/21/2018
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 an office of school safety in the Department of Justice and making appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/21/2018
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.
March 2018 Special Session Assembly Bill 3
Relating to: mandatory reporting of suspected intent to carry out violence involving a dangerous weapon or explosive in or targeting a school and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/21/2018
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: mandatory reporting of suspected intent to carry out violence involving a dangerous weapon or explosive in or targeting a school and providing a criminal penalty. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/21/2018
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.
March 2018 Special Session Assembly Bill 5
Relating to: school safety plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/21/2018
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: school safety plans. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/21/2018
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
3/15/2017
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.
3/15/2017
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.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Changes to lifetime licenses as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Act 206
Scope Statement
SS 050_18
7/23/2018
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.
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Changes to lifetime licenses as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Act 206
Scope Statement
SS 050_18
None
Notification Date7/23/2018
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.
Changes to rules governing the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Acts 36 and 59 and other changes
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Changes to rules governing the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Acts 36 and 59 and other changes
Scope Statement
SS 036_18
7/23/2018
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.
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Changes to rules governing the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Acts 36 and 59 and other changes
Scope Statement
SS 036_18
None
Notification Date7/23/2018
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.
Changes to rules governing the Parental Choice Programs as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Acts 36 and 59 and other changes
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Changes to rules governing the Parental Choice Programs as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Acts 36 and 59 and other changes
Scope Statement
SS 041_18
7/23/2018
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.
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Changes to rules governing the Parental Choice Programs as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Acts 36 and 59 and other changes
Scope Statement
SS 041_18
None
Notification Date7/23/2018
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.
Changes to rules governing the special needs scholarship program as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Acts 36 and 59 and other changes
Agency Name
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Changes to rules governing the special needs scholarship program as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Acts 36 and 59 and other changes
Scope Statement
SS 042_18
7/23/2018
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.
Department of Public Instruction (PI)
Subject
Changes to rules governing the special needs scholarship program as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Acts 36 and 59 and other changes
Scope Statement
SS 042_18
None
Notification Date7/23/2018
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.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Education topics related to the Parental Choice Program
Education topics related to the Parental Choice Program
Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule
Notification Date
1/23/2017
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
1/23/2017
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
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2017 January - June $18,578.45 |
2017 July - December $6,124.38 |
2018 January - June $4,396.31 |
2018 July - December $788.32 |
Total $29,887.46 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2017 January - June 53.75 |
2017 July - December 12.25 |
2018 January - June 13.00 |
2018 July - December 0.50 |
Total 79.50 |
| Total Hours Other | 2017 January - June 167.00 |
2017 July - December 34.00 |
2018 January - June 17.50 |
2018 July - December 6.00 |
Total 224.50 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Relating to: parental choice programs, the Special Needs Scholarship Program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 15% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 11% |
Relating to: parental choice programs, the Special Needs Scholarship Program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 20% |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 14% |
Relating to: the payment of state aid to school districts and payments to operators of independent charter schools and private schools participating in a choice program or the Special Needs Scholarship Program. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December 1% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: excluding certain college credit in high school programs from the Early College Credit Program. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 2% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: grants to schools for school safety and safety-related upgrades to school buildings, equipment, and facilities; providing an exemption from rule-making procedures; and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 3% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a pilot grant program to support college courses taught in high schools and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 5% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: a pilot grant program to support college courses taught in high schools and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 10% |
2018 July - December |
Total < 1% |
Relating to: an education savings account program for gifted and talented pupils, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June 20% |
2018 July - December |
Total 2% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 22% |
2017 July - December 78% |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total 28% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
Changes to rules governing the special needs scholarship program as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Acts 36 and 59 and other changes
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 10% |
Total < 1% |
Changes to rules governing the Parental Choice Programs as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Acts 36 and 59 and other changes
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December 28% |
Total < 1% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
| 2017 January - June |
2017 July - December |
2018 January - June |
2018 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 January - June 42% |
2017 July - December 19% |
2018 January - June 59% |
2018 July - December 62% |
Total 41% |
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.