Rep. Mary Miller Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Enshrine Parental Rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced a constitutional amendment to permanently establish the God-given right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children.
"For too long, unelected bureaucrats and activist judges have trampled on the role of parents, treating them as obstacles instead of the primary protectors and decision-makers for their children. That must end,” said Congresswoman Mary Miller. “My Parental Rights Amendment will enshrine this truth in the United States Constitution, ensuring once and for all that parents, not the government, hold the ultimate authority and responsibility for the upbringing, education, and care of their children."
The Parental Rights Amendment establishes:
- The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children is a fundamental right;
- The parental right to direct education includes the right to choose, as an alternative to public education, private, religious, or home schools, and the right to make reasonable choices within public schools for one's child;
- Neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon these rights without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served; and
- The parental rights guaranteed by this amendment shall not be denied or abridged on account of disability.
Cosponsors: Reps. Sheri Biggs, Ashley Hinson, Mike Collins, Addison McDowell, Ben Cline, and Greg Steube.
Supporting Organizations: Parental Rights Foundation, Concerned Women for America, Eagle Forum, Advance USA, Family Research Council, American Association of Christian Schools, Independent Women’s Forum, Moms for America, Parents Defending Education, Military Families in Support of Parental Rights, Moms for Liberty, American Family Project, and Alliance Defending Freedom.
Read more about the amendment on the Daily Signal.