HOME SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE ASSN for HOME SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE ASSN
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Defense DEF
Work with Members of Congress and their staff to ensure that homeschool graduates are able to continue to enlist without problems in the U.S. Armed Forces. Work on NDAA, HR 1540 and S. 1253.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM ANTHONY ESTRADA | — |
| MELANIE PALAZZO | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Opposition to S. 1877, Federal Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Legislation introduced by Senators Boxer and Casey. We believe that this bill would lead to gross violations of the civil rights of innocent families, who may be hotlined for child abuse/neglect for no reason.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM ANTHONY ESTRADA | — |
| MICHAEL PAUL FARRIS | — |
| MELANIE PALAZZO | — |
Family issues/Abortion/Adoption FAM
Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM ANTHONY ESTRADA | — |
| MICHAEL PAUL FARRIS | — |
| MELANIE PALAZZO | — |
Education EDU
Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with various Congressional offices to talk about homeschooling success. Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including protecting the language codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886, if Congress reauthorizes ESEA. Opposition to Senate's ESEA reauthorization draft legislation that was introduced by Senators Harkin and Enzi due to concerns that it significantly increases the federal role in education. We believe that this legislation could lead to federal/state control over homeschooling.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM ANTHONY ESTRADA | — |
| MELANIE PALAZZO | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.