Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
The Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (WCRIS) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization of Wisconsin's private schools since 1974.
Lobbying Interests:
All policies that affect our preK-12 private schools, their students, staff, parents, leadership councils, and sponsoring entities. Issues include, but are not limited to: school issues, student transportation, school safety, education funding, teacher licensure, private school governance, government mandates, government regulations, and higher education.
The Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools (WCRIS) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization of Wisconsin's private schools since 1974.
Lobbying Interests:
All policies that affect our preK-12 private schools, their students, staff, parents, leadership councils, and sponsoring entities. Issues include, but are not limited to: school issues, student transportation, school safety, education funding, teacher licensure, private school governance, government mandates, government regulations, and higher education.
Contact
KS
Katie Scott
110 E Main Street, Suite 802
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 287-1224
katiescott@wcris.org
http://www.wcris.org
110 E Main Street, Suite 802
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 287-1224
katiescott@wcris.org
http://www.wcris.org
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Henderson | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/3/2025 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Matthew D Kussow | Exclusive Duties Yes | Authorized On 1/3/2025 | Withdrawn On N/A |
| Katie Scott | Exclusive Duties No | Authorized On 1/3/2025 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 3
Relating to: incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2025
First Communication Date
2/5/2025
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 we and many of our over 600 independent private schools and religious private schools are supportive of cursive and the bill's intent, we are opposed to private school curriculum mandates.
Relating to: incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/5/2025
First Communication Date
2/5/2025
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 we and many of our over 600 independent private schools and religious private schools are supportive of cursive and the bill's intent, we are opposed to private school curriculum mandates.
Assembly Bill 4
Relating to: required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2/5/2025
First Communication Date
2/5/2025
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 we and many of our over 600 independent private schools and religious private schools are supportive of civics and the bill's intent, we are opposed to private school curriculum mandates.
Relating to: required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/5/2025
First Communication Date
2/5/2025
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 we and many of our over 600 independent private schools and religious private schools are supportive of civics and the bill's intent, we are opposed to private school curriculum mandates.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Education funding
Education funding
Notification Date
2/7/2025
First Communication Date
1/24/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/7/2025
First Communication Date
1/24/2025
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, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Early literacy
Early literacy
Notification Date
2/6/2025
First Communication Date
1/23/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/6/2025
First Communication Date
1/23/2025
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, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Wireless communication devices
Wireless communication devices
Notification Date
2/6/2025
First Communication Date
1/22/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/6/2025
First Communication Date
1/22/2025
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, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School audits
School audits
Notification Date
2/6/2025
First Communication Date
1/23/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
2/6/2025
First Communication Date
1/23/2025
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, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
School water
School water
Notification Date
1/31/2025
First Communication Date
1/17/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
1/31/2025
First Communication Date
1/17/2025
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, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Substitute licenses
Substitute licenses
Notification Date
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/14/2025
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, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
The Prairie School highway signs
The Prairie School highway signs
Notification Date
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/14/2025
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, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
UW System Guaranteed Admission
UW System Guaranteed Admission
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Legislative matter
Notification Date
1/28/2025
First Communication Date
1/14/2025
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has communicated on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.