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TN HJR0092
Joint Resolution
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jody Barrett
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Tennessee Constitution to establish that parents have an "inherent and fundamental right" to direct their child's upbringing, including education decisions
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Prohibits the state and local governments from interfering with or imposing any regulatory requirements on home-based education
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Protects parental rights from being forfeited or waived when families accept publicly funded education scholarships, grants, stipends, or vouchers
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Prevents the state from compelling attendance at any specific educational institution or enforcing compulsory attendance laws that restrict home education
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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