High School Athletics Accountability Act of 2009

H.R.2262, Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2009, in support encouraging states, districts, and schools to develop policies and programs to prevent and appropriately respond to instances of bullying and harassment; H.R.2556/S.1552, Preserving DC Student Scholarships Act and Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, in opposition to the extension and expansion of the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program; H.R.2597, Positive Behavior for Safe and Effective Schools Act, in support of increased implementation of school-wide positive behavior supports; H.R.2882/S.471, High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; H.R.3295, Removing Impediments to Students Education (RISE) Act, in support of improvements to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; H.R.4037/S.2740, Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act, in support of addressing the literacy needs of all students; H.R.4354/S.2896, School Principal Recruitment and Training Act of 2009, in support of addressing the training and professional development needs of current and aspiring school principals; H.R.4530/S.3390, Student Nondiscrimination Act, to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in public schools; H.R.4925, Healthy Media for Youth Act, in support of improving the messages the media sends girls about their body image; S.1468, Adult Education and Economic Growth Act, in support of workforce investment; S.729/H.R.1751, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, American Dream Act, in support of allowing undocumented students, raised in the US, to go to college, contribute to the nations economy, and start on the pathway to citizenship; Elementary and Secondary Education Act, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.2882/S.471, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment prevention provisions, making science a required component of the accountability measure, better disaggregation and cross tabulation in data collection and reporting, and support for secondary schools and dropout prevention; in support of equity in athletics for students with disabilities; in support of rescinding the 2005 Additional Clarification on Prong 3 of Title IX; in support of rescinding 2006 single-sex education regulations; H.R.5043, Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2010, in support of reversing special bankruptcy protections for private student lenders; S.3206, Keep Our Educators Working Act, in support of emergency funds to keep teachers in classrooms this year; H.R.5211, Family Engagement in Education Act, in support of increased efforts and resources for family engagement in education; H.R.5628, Ending Corporal Punishment in Schools Act, in support of eliminating the use of corporal punishment in schools, and safer learning environments; in support of legislation to provide support for pregnant and parenting students; H.R.4899, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010, in support of including funding for jobs for teachers and to close the Pell grant shortfall.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 2105 Personal Health Investment Today Act Issues relating to the appropriations of Physical Education for Progress (PEP) grants Issues relating to Head Start Issues relating to Title IX H.R. 2882: High School Athletics Accountability Act of 2009 H.R. 4480 National Youth Sports Program Revitalization Act of 2010

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 2105 Personal Health Investment Today Act Issues relating to the appropriations of Physical Education for Progress (PEP) grants Issues relating to Head Start Issues relating to Title IX H.R. 2882: High School Athletics Accountability Act of 2009

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, in opposition to the extension and expansion of the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program; H.R.2074, Pathways Advancing Career Training Act, in support of increasing career and vocational training opportunities for underrepresented groups; H.R.2262, Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2009, in support encouraging states, districts, and schools to develop policies and programs to prevent and appropriately respond to instances of bullying and harassment; H.R.2556/S.1552, Preserving DC Student Scholarships Act and Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, in opposition to the extension and expansion of the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program; H.R.2597, Positive Behavior for Safe and Effective Schools Act, in support of increased implementation of school-wide positive behavior supports; H.R.2882/S.471, High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; H.R.3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, in support of mandatory Pell grants and direct student loans, the early childhood learning fund and for community colleges especially programs that target women in nontraditional occupations; H.R.3295, Removing Impediments to Students Education (RISE) Act, in support of improvements to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; H.R.4037/S.2740, Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act, in support of addressing the literacy needs of all students; H.R.4354/S.2896, School Principal Recruitment and Training Act of 2009, in support of addressing the training and professional development needs of current and aspiring school principals; H.R.4530, Student Nondiscrimination Act, to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in public schools; H.R.4925, Healthy Media for Youth Act, in support of improving media literacy for youth; S.1468, Adult Education and Economic Growth Act, in support of workforce investment; S.729/H.R.1751, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 and American Dream Act, in support of allowing undocumented students, raised in the US, to go to college, contribute to the nations economy, and start on the pathway to citizenship; Elementary and Secondary Education Act, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.2882/S.471, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment prevention provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; in support of equity in athletics for students with disabilities; in support of rescinding the 2005 Additional Clarification on Prong 3 or Title IX; in support of rescinding 2006 single-sex education regulations; in support of expanded and improved science, technology, engineering and mathematics education; in support of improvements to the income based repayment program for student loans.

H.R. 2105 Personal Health Investment Today Act Issues relating to the appropriations of Physical Education for Progress (PEP) grants Issues relating to Head Start Issues relating to Title IX H.R. 2882: High School Athletics Accountability Act of 2009

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, in support of mandatory Pell grants and direct student loans, the early childhood learning fund and for community colleges especially programs that target women in nontraditional occupations; Elementary and Secondary Education Act, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.2882/S.471, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment prevention provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.2074, Pathways Advancing Career Training Act, in support of increasing career and vocational training opportunities for underrepresented groups; H.R.2882/S.471, High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; H.R.3295, Removing Impediments to Students Education (RISE) Act, in support of improvements to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; S.1468, Adult Education and Economic Growth Act, in support of workforce investment; in support of equity in athletics for students with disabilities; in support of rescinding the 2005 Additional Clarification on Prong 3 or Title IX; in support of rescinding 2006 single-sex education regulations; H.R.2556/S.1552, Preserving DC Student Scholarships Act and Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, in opposition to the extension and expansion of the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program; H.R.4354/S.2896, School Principal Recruitment and Training Act of 2009, in support of addressing the training and professional development needs of current and aspiring school principals; H.R.4037/S.2740, Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation Act, in support of addressing the literacy needs of all students; H.R.2597, Positive Behavior for Safe and Effective Schools Act, in support of increased implementation of school-wide positive behavior supports; H.R.2262, Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2009, in support encouraging states, districts, and schools to develop policies and programs to prevent and appropriately respond to instances of bullying and harassment; Student Nondiscrimination Act, to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation in public schools; to provide grants to schools to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

H.R. 4122, The Graduation for All Act H.R. 4330, The All Students Achieving through Reform (All-STAR) Act H.R. 3221 Student Financial Aid and Responsibility Act (SAFRA) S. 471, High School Sports Information Collection Act/H.R. 2882, High School Athletics Accountability Act U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education U.S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.1361 /S.538, Increased Student Achievement through Increased Student Support Act, in support of all students having access to access to the prevention, early intervention, intervention and consultative services of school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists; H.R.2074, Pathways Advancing Career Training Act, in support of increasing career and vocational training opportunities for underrepresented groups; H.R.2262, Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2009, in support of encouraging states, districts, and schools to develop policies and programs to prevent and appropriately respond to instances of bullying and harassment; H.R.2597, Positive Behavior for Safe and Effective Schools Act, in support of changing ineffective and harmful school discipline practices; H.R.2882/S.471, High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; H.R.3078, Investment in Rural After-School Programs Act of 2009, in support of targeted investments in rural communities afterschool programs; H.R.3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, in support of mandatory Pell grants and direct student loans, the early childhood learning fund and for community colleges especially programs that target women in nontraditional occupations; H.R.3295, Removing Impediments to Students Education (RISE) Act, in support of improvements to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid; S.1468, Adult Education and Economic Growth Act, in support of workforce investment; reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.2882/S.471, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment prevention provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3343/S.1411, Keeping Parents and Communities Engaged (PACE) Act, in support of parent and community outreach to assist schools in engaging with the community and achieving greater parental involvement; in support of rescinding and issuing additional guidance on the 2005 Additional Clarification on Prong 3 of Title IX; in support of rescinding and issuing guidance on the 2006 single-sex education reglations; S.1552, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, in opposition to the extension and expansion of the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program; Student Nondiscrimination Act, in support of ending discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools.

HR 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) H.R. 2882, the High School Athletics Accountability Act English Language Learner Issues S 1552, Scholarships for opportunity & results act (vouchers) HR 3545, Full Service Community Schools Act of 2009 ESEA Reauthorization Legislation IDEA Implementation Issues

Client expense: $213,807 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office

H.R.2882/S.471, High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Actin support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.2882/S.471, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment prevention provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.2074, Pathways Advancing Career Training Act; in support of increasing career and vocational training opportunities for underrepresented groups; in support of mandatory Pell grants and direct student loans; H.R.1388, Serve America Act, in support of community investment and the inclusion of national service programs for current students, encouraging STEM professionals to serve through a variety of national service programs; H.R.2262, Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2009, in support encouraging states, districts, and schools to develop policies and programs to prevent and appropriately respond to instances of bullying and harassment; H.R.1361/S.538, Increased Student Achievement through Increased Student Support Act, in support of all students having access to access to the prevention, early intervention, intervention and consultative services of school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists; in support of support funding for comprehensive sex education programs; S.1411, Keeping Parents and Communities Engaged (PACE) Act, in support of parent and community outreach to assist schools in engaging with the community and achieving greater parental involvement; in support of rescinding the 2005 Additional Clarification on Prong 3 or Title IX; in support of rescinding 2006 single-sex education reglations.