FL S0954

Florida Legislature petitions Congress to propose a constitutional amendment establishing parental liberty to direct children's upbringing and education as a fundamental right.

Proposed amendment prohibits the United States and states from infringing on parental rights without demonstrating governmental interest of the highest order that cannot be otherwise served.

Amendment prevents any treaty or source of international law from superseding, modifying, or interpreting the parental rights protections.

Memorial cites Supreme Court decisions in Wisconsin v. Yoder and Troxel v. Granville as establishing parental rights as an enduring American tradition while noting the latter created confusion about enforceability.

Copies of the memorial shall be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation.