SJR0079In Committee

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SJR0079 proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 12 of the Tennessee Constitution to affirm that parents possess the inherent right to direct their child's education. The amendment aims to prevent the state from enacting or enforcing laws that would limit or interfere with parents' rights to provide home-based education. Key provisions include a prohibition on state actions that abridge or restrict parental authority in educational matters.

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Overview

SJR0079 proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 12 of the Tennessee Constitution to affirm that parents possess the inherent right to direct their child's education. The amendment aims to prevent the state from enacting or enforcing laws that would limit or interfere with parents' rights to provide home-based education. Key provisions include a prohibition on state actions that abridge or restrict parental authority in educational matters.

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Sponsor

Bowling, Janice

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 5, 2025

Last Action

March 17, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Constitutional AmendmentsEducation

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