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AL SB203
Bill
Status
3/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Paul Sanford
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AI Summary
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Establishes a fundamental right and responsibility for parents to direct their child's education, upbringing, and care.
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Codifies Alabama Supreme Court opinions from Ex parte Christopher (October 4, 2013) and Ex parte E.R.G (June 10, 2011) regarding parental rights.
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Does not relieve parents of their obligation to comply with Alabama statutes requiring school attendance.
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Became effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
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Passed the Alabama Senate on March 20, 2014 by a vote of 28-3, with 2 amendments.
Legislative Description
Parental right, to make decisions regarding child's education, upbringing, and care
Parental Rights
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy
4/1/2014