Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Locally elected school board members.

Lobbying Interests:
The Wisconsin Association of School Boards seeks to have input on legislation that impacts the educational programs of school districts, and any legislation that would impact their operation. With respect to operations, this could include employment, insurance, taxation, election, technology licensing, transportation and other areas of legislation that have not been identified.

Contact
DMR
Daniel M Rossmiller
122 W Washington Ave, Ste 400
Madison, WI 53703
608-512-1720
drossmiller@wasb.org
http://wasb.org

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
John H Ashley Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/13/2022 Withdrawn On 7/6/2023
Christopher R Kulow Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/13/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Benjamin D Niehaus Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/13/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
Dan Rossmiller Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 12/13/2022 Withdrawn On N/A
David F Martin Exclusive Duties No Authorized On 8/21/2023 Withdrawn On N/A

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 53
Assembly Bill 53
Relating to: reporting certain crimes and other incidents that occur on school property or school transportation and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
2/24/2023
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 69
Assembly Bill 69
Relating to: reporting to law enforcement certain crimes and other incidents that occur in or on public school buildings and grounds, requiring certain schools to employ armed school resource officers, and allocating federal American Rescue Plan Act of 202...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/14/2023
First Communication Date
3/2/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 82
Assembly Bill 82
Relating to: including with a referendum question for issuing bonds a statement of the estimated interest accruing on the amount of the bonds.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/12/2023
First Communication Date
4/12/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The WASB opposes AB 82 in its present form. We look forward to exploring changes to the bill.
Assembly Bill 109
Assembly Bill 109
Relating to: requiring one-half credit of personal financial literacy for high school graduation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 60

Other
Notification Date
4/24/2023
First Communication Date
4/20/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The WASB has significant concerns about the unfunded mandate nature of AB 109, and we reserve the right to raise those concerns or change our position if we find this bill will cause an undue burden on some (or many) of our member school boards.
Assembly Bill 163
Assembly Bill 163
Relating to: supplying anti-choking devices in schools. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
7/20/2023
First Communication Date
7/20/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 209
Assembly Bill 209
Relating to: model academic standards related to American Indian studies, informational materials related to a school board's obligation to provide instruction on American Indians, and the American Indian studies requirement for teacher licensure. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/26/2023
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
The WASB is supportive of providing informational materials to assist school boards in fulfilling the requirements of 1989 Wisconsin Act 31. The WASB takes no position on the model academic standards or teacher licensing provisions.
Assembly Bill 223
Assembly Bill 223
Relating to: maintaining a supply of usable opioid antagonist at a school. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
11/8/2023
First Communication Date
11/1/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
ASA 1
Assembly Bill 232
Assembly Bill 232
Relating to: directing school boards to provide instruction on Hmong Americans and Asian Americans.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
5/25/2023
First Communication Date
5/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WASB supports students learning about Hmong American/Asian American/Pacific Islander history and culture; however, we generally oppose unfunded curricular mandates and have concerns about the lack of funding for the mandate in this bill.
Assembly Bill 233
Assembly Bill 233
Relating to: allowing a school board member to serve as a volunteer school bus driver.

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 26

For
Notification Date
6/6/2023
First Communication Date
6/6/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 234
Assembly Bill 234
Relating to: a school psychologist loan program, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/26/2023
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
WASB supports expanding the bill to include other pupil service professionals like school counselors and school social workers.
Assembly Bill 245
Assembly Bill 245
Relating to: county and municipal aid; imposing a city sales tax and an additional county sales tax to pay the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of city and county retirement systems; requiring newly hired city and county employees of certain city agenc...

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 12

Against
Notification Date
5/4/2023
First Communication Date
5/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The WASB opposes provisions in the bill imposing mandates on schools and school boards. The WASB takes no position on the numerous other provisions in the bill.
Assembly Bill 246
Assembly Bill 246
Relating to: the membership of a human growth and development curriculum advisory committee.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
5/25/2023
First Communication Date
5/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
While the bill is an earnest attempt, in its present form it likely creates as many problems as it solves.
Assembly Bill 321
Assembly Bill 321
Relating to: reading instruction in public schools and private schools participating in parental choice programs, an early literacy assessment and intervention program, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority....

Bill Text and History

2023 Wisconsin Act 20

Other
Notification Date
6/15/2023
First Communication Date
6/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The WASB has a number of concerns about this bill, including concerns about the way the third-grade retention provisions are drafted.
Assembly Bill 377
Assembly Bill 377
Relating to: designating athletic sports and teams operated or sponsored by public schools or private schools participating in a parental choice program based on the sex of the participants.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
10/9/2023
First Communication Date
10/5/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The WASB supports autonomy of the WIAA and has concerns about this bill putting school districts out of compliance with federal interpretation of Title IX.
Assembly Bill 450
Assembly Bill 450
Relating to: ready-to-use glucagon rescue therapies in schools.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/11/2023
First Communication Date
10/11/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The WASB is seeking technical changes.
Assembly Bill 510
Assembly Bill 510
Relating to: rights reserved to a parent or guardian of a child.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/9/2023
First Communication Date
11/8/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Assembly Bill 550
Assembly Bill 550
Relating to: technical education equipment grants, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
10/24/2023
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 575
Assembly Bill 575
Relating to: the mental health training program provided by the Department of Public Instruction. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/1/2023
First Communication Date
11/1/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 83
Senate Bill 83
Relating to: including with a referendum question for issuing bonds a statement of the estimated interest accruing on the amount of the bonds.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
9/26/2023
First Communication Date
9/26/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 115
Senate Bill 115
Relating to: requiring one-half credit of personal financial literacy for high school graduation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
3/27/2023
First Communication Date
3/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Senate Bill 206
Senate Bill 206
Relating to: maintaining a supply of usable opioid antagonist at a school. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
5/23/2023
First Communication Date
5/23/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
WASB supports SSA 1
Senate Bill 210
Senate Bill 210
Relating to: allowing a school board member to serve as a volunteer school bus driver.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
4/24/2023
First Communication Date
4/20/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The WASB supports this bill but has some concerns about the way it is drafted. We expect to be talking with the authors about an amendment.
Senate Bill 241
Senate Bill 241
Relating to: a school psychologist loan program, and making an appropriation. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/31/2023
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
The WASB supports expanding the bill to include additional pupil service professionals.
Senate Bill 313
Senate Bill 313
Relating to: increased penalties for failing to stop for a school bus.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
8/24/2023
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 329
Senate Bill 329
Relating to: reading instruction in public schools and private schools participating in parental choice programs, an early literacy assessment and intervention program, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority....

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
6/15/2023
First Communication Date
6/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The WASB has a number of concerns about this bill, including concerns about the way the third-grade retention provisions are drafted.
Senate Bill 395
Senate Bill 395
Relating to: restrictions on the revenue ceiling for school districts. (FE)

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
9/5/2023
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 447
Senate Bill 447
Relating to: ready-to-use glucagon rescue therapies in schools.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
10/11/2023
First Communication Date
10/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Comments
The WASB is seeking technical changes.
Senate Bill 597
Senate Bill 597
Relating to: parental notification related to school library materials. (FE)

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
11/29/2023
First Communication Date
11/28/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Budget Bill Subjects

Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Public Instruction: Aids to Libraries, Individuals and Organizations

Notification Date
2/24/2023
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

Supply of Glucagon in schools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Supply of Glucagon in schools

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/5/2023
First Communication Date
8/31/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

School district financial dashboard/portal
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School district financial dashboard/portal

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
9/5/2023
First Communication Date
8/30/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Unemployment Compensation eligibility of certain school year employees who have received reasonable assurance of continued employment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Unemployment Compensation eligibility of certain school year employees who have received reasonable assurance of continued employment

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
6/6/2023
First Communication Date
5/25/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Matters related to early elementary literacy, including assessments, interventions and instruction
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters related to early elementary literacy, including assessments, interventions and instruction

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
5/4/2023
First Communication Date
4/27/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

self-funding of health insurance and stop-loss coverage by school districts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
self-funding of health insurance and stop-loss coverage by school districts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
4/12/2023
First Communication Date
4/4/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Creating alternative pathways to teacher licensure--exception to the Fundamentals of Reading Test (FoRT) requirement
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Creating alternative pathways to teacher licensure--exception to the Fundamentals of Reading Test (FoRT) requirement

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
3/27/2023
First Communication Date
3/15/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

School start date
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School start date

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/24/2023
First Communication Date
2/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Rehiring of retired teacher annuitants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rehiring of retired teacher annuitants

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
2/24/2023
First Communication Date
2/14/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Development of curriculum addressing the history and contributions of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of curriculum addressing the history and contributions of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
1/13/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Financial literacy education
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Financial literacy education

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
1/26/2023
First Communication Date
1/16/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

Development of the 2023-25 State Budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of the 2023-25 State Budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Draft Proposals Under Consideration by the State-Tribal Relations Committee
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Draft Proposals Under Consideration by the State-Tribal Relations Committee

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Work of the Legislative Council Special Study Committee on Shared School Services
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work of the Legislative Council Special Study Committee on Shared School Services

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Adjustments to Revenue Limits for Districts with Declining Enrollment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Adjustments to Revenue Limits for Districts with Declining Enrollment

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Rehiring of retired WRS annuitants as substitute teachers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rehiring of retired WRS annuitants as substitute teachers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

School Aid
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School Aid

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Special observance days in schools.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Special observance days in schools.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

School Start Date
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School Start Date

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Revenue Limit Exemptions for School Districts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Revenue Limit Exemptions for School Districts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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 laws related to the use of seclusion and physical restraint in schools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
changes to laws related to the use of seclusion and physical restraint in schools

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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 laws requiring the publication of school board minutes/proceedings in newspapers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
changes to laws requiring the publication of school board minutes/proceedings in newspapers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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 statutes relating to screening school district employees for tuberculosis
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
changes to statutes relating to screening school district employees for tuberculosis

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Work product of the Legislative Council Study Committee on School Data.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work product of the Legislative Council Study Committee on School Data.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Authorizing the appointment of a deputy school board clerk.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Authorizing the appointment of a deputy school board clerk.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Work product of the Legislative Council Study Committee on Government Documents and Legal Notices
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Work product of the Legislative Council Study Committee on Government Documents and Legal Notices

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Electronic Notification to Parents of Child's Truancy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Electronic Notification to Parents of Child's Truancy

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Teen Dating Violence Instruction
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Teen Dating Violence Instruction

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Early College Credit Program & Dual Enrollment Classes Offered by School Districts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Early College Credit Program & Dual Enrollment Classes Offered by School Districts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Rights and Protections for Teachers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rights and Protections for Teachers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Tuberculosis screening for substitute teachers
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Tuberculosis screening for substitute teachers

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

matters related to school safety and security
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
matters related to school safety and security

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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 of school-related proposals for 2019-21 state budget
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of school-related proposals for 2019-21 state budget

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Funding for Public Education
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Funding for Public Education

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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 Council Study Committee on the Identification and Management of Dyslexia
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council Study Committee on the Identification and Management of Dyslexia

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Notification of school officials regarding students who have been taken into custody by law enforcement agencies
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Notification of school officials regarding students who have been taken into custody by law enforcement agencies

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Notifying school officials when a student has been taken into custody
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Notifying school officials when a student has been taken into custody

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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 Council Study Committee on Property Tax Assessment Practices
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Legislative Council Study Committee on Property Tax Assessment Practices

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Notification of special meetings of a school board
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Notification of special meetings of a school board

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Various changes to law affecting school board elections and nomination procedures for school board candidates
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Various changes to law affecting school board elections and nomination procedures for school board candidates

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
First Communication Date
8/21/2023
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.

School Referenda
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School Referenda

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Student Mental Health
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Student Mental Health

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Grants for 1:1 personal computing devices
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Grants for 1:1 personal computing devices

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Drug Testing in Schools
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Drug Testing in Schools

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Gun Free School Zone Law - add federal exemption to state law
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Gun Free School Zone Law - add federal exemption to state law

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Enable expanded summer learning opportunities
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Enable expanded summer learning opportunities

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Referral of pupils with an extended absence from school for an evaluation to determine whether the child is a child with a disability
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Referral of pupils with an extended absence from school for an evaluation to determine whether the child is a child with a disability

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Student Financial Literacy Curriculum
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Student Financial Literacy Curriculum

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Competitive Bidding on "Public Works" Projects
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Competitive Bidding on "Public Works" Projects

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Nutrition Standards and Health Instruction
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Nutrition Standards and Health Instruction

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Restrictions on School District Referendums
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restrictions on School District Referendums

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention (Erin's Law)
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention (Erin's Law)

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Credentialing of High School Teachers to Teach Dual Enrollment Courses
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Credentialing of High School Teachers to Teach Dual Enrollment Courses

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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 of the 2019-21 State Budget Bill as it relates to K-12 Education
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Development of the 2019-21 State Budget Bill as it relates to K-12 Education

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Changing the Date by Which School Districts Must Certify Their Tax Levy
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changing the Date by Which School Districts Must Certify Their Tax Levy

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Conforming state and federal pupil records law provisions related to defining "directory data"
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Conforming state and federal pupil records law provisions related to defining "directory data"

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Rehiring of WRS annuitants by school districts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Rehiring of WRS annuitants by school districts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

School responses/plans for responding to "medical emergencies"
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School responses/plans for responding to "medical emergencies"

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Retirement Age for WRS Participants
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Retirement Age for WRS Participants

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Matters Relating to Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters Relating to Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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 in Tax Increment District Joint Review Board voting requirements
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Changes in Tax Increment District Joint Review Board voting requirements

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Meetings of school boards during a state of emergency
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Meetings of school boards during a state of emergency

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Restricting layoffs during periods of school closures
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Restricting layoffs during periods of school closures

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Barring the issuance of state school and school district report cards for the 2020-21 school year.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Barring the issuance of state school and school district report cards for the 2020-21 school year.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Granting waivers on state assessments for the 2019-20 school year
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Granting waivers on state assessments for the 2019-20 school year

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Allowing the rehiring of retired school administrators, teachers and staff who are WRS annuitants without pension penalties during a period of school closures due to a public health emergency.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Allowing the rehiring of retired school administrators, teachers and staff who are WRS annuitants without pension penalties during a period of school closures due to a public health emergency.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Requiring school districts to make payments to vendors during the public health emergency
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Requiring school districts to make payments to vendors during the public health emergency

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Liability for COVID-19 on premises
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Liability for COVID-19 on premises

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Matters relating to the development of the 2021-23 state budget, including school funding.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to the development of the 2021-23 state budget, including school funding.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Statutory flexibilities for school districts
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Statutory flexibilities for school districts

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Matters relating to the work of the Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to the work of the Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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.

Matters relating to providing flexibility to school districts to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Matters relating to providing flexibility to school districts to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative matter and rule

Notification Date
12/8/2022
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

  2023
January - June
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2023
January - June
$45,700.93
Total $45,700.93
Total Hours Communicating 2023
January - June
84.00
Total 84.00
Total Hours Other 2023
January - June
450.50
Total 450.50

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Relating to: reading instruction in public schools and private schools participating in parental choice programs, an early literacy assessment and intervention program, providing an exemption from rule-making procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
15 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 15 %

Budget Bill Subjects

2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
50 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 50 %

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

No topics found.

Minor Efforts

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

Minor Efforts
2023
January - June
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total
2023
January - June
35 %
2023
July - December
2024
January - June
2024
July - December
Total 35 %

Other Matters

No other matters found.

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures