MI SCR0050

Calls on Congress to adopt and present to states for ratification a constitutional amendment establishing parental rights as fundamental rights.

Proposes amendment language that declares parents' liberty to direct upbringing and education of children is a fundamental right that cannot be infringed without demonstrating government interest of highest order.

Amendment includes provision that no treaty or international law may supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the parental rights guaranteed by the amendment.

Resolution cites Supreme Court cases including Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) establishing parental rights as tradition and Troxel v. Granville (2000) creating confusion about constitutional protection of parental rights.

Directs transmission of resolution to President of U.S. Senate, Speaker of U.S. House, and Michigan congressional delegation.