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TN HJR0092

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jody Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Tennessee Constitution to establish that parents have an "inherent and fundamental right" to direct their child's upbringing, including education decisions

  • Prohibits the state and local governments from interfering with or imposing any regulatory requirements on home-based education

  • Protects parental rights from being forfeited or waived when families accept publicly funded education scholarships, grants, stipends, or vouchers

  • Prevents the state from compelling attendance at any specific educational institution or enforcing compulsory attendance laws that restrict home education

  • Requires referral to the 115th General Assembly and publication by the Secretary of State before the amendment can proceed to voters

Legislative Description

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 12 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to parental rights.

Constitutional Amendments

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

K-12 Subcommittee2/26/2025
Education2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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