Proposing an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to affirm parental rights in child upbringing and education.
This bill proposes an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to affirm that parents have the inherent right to direct their child's upbringing and education, including home-based education, without interference from the state or its subdivisions. The amendment specifies that parental rights are not forfeited by accepting publicly funded education scholarships, grants, stipends, or vouchers. It also prohibits the state from imposing compulsory attendance laws or regulatory requirements on home-based education.
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