H. J. RES. 127
September 19, 2025
Mrs. Miller of Illinois (for herself, Mrs. Biggs of South Carolina, Mrs. Hinson, Mr. Collins, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Cline, and Mr. Steube) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
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“section 1. The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right.
“section 2. The parental right to direct education includes the right to choose, as an alternative to public education, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one’s child.
“section 3. Neither the United States nor any State shall infringe these rights without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served.
“section 4. The parental rights guaranteed by this article shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability.”.