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MS HB1387

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Chris Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children as a fundamental right under Mississippi law

  • Prohibits the State of Mississippi or any state agency from infringing upon parental rights unless the government can demonstrate its interest is of the highest order and not otherwise served

  • Creates a strict legal standard requiring the state to meet a high burden of proof before overriding parental decisions regarding their children

  • Effective date of July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Parental rights; establish fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education and care of their children.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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