Proposed US Constitutional Amendment: Parental Rights in Child Upbringing and Education
This proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to establish parental rights to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children as a fundamental right. This means parents would be guaranteed the right to choose their children's schooling, including private, religious, or home schools, and to make reasonable choices within public schools. The government could not infringe upon these rights unless it demonstrated a compelling governmental interest that could not be otherwise served, and these rights could not be denied due to disability.
Key points
Recognizes parents' right to direct their children's upbringing, education, and care as a fundamental right.
Guarantees parents the right to choose schooling options (public, private, religious, home school) for their children.
Limits government interference with these rights unless absolutely necessary.
Ensures parental rights are not denied or abridged due to a child's disability.
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