HJRES 127
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
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Bill overview
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that recognizes parental rights regarding the upbringing, education, and care of their children. Specifically, it asserts the right for parents to choose educational options for their children, including private, religious, or home schools, and to make decisions within public schools. The amendment also establishes a high standard for the government to infringe upon these parental rights, requiring a compelling interest and demonstrating that no less restrictive means are available. Finally, it clarifies that parental rights cannot be limited due to a child’s disability.
Key provisions
- Recognizes parental rights to direct the upbringing, education, and care of children.
- Guarantees the right to choose private, religious, or home schools as an alternative to public education.
- Allows parents to make reasonable educational choices within public schools.
- Establishes a high standard for government infringement on parental rights.
- Specifies that parental rights cannot be limited by a child’s disability.
Who is affected
- Parents
- Children
- Public Schools
- Private Schools
- Religious Schools
Notable changes
- Creates a constitutional right for parents to direct their children’s education.
- Explicitly allows for the selection of private and religious schools.
- Defines a strict legal standard for government interference with parental rights.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. J. RES. 127
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: