The amendment would establish “the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children” as a “fundamental right.”
Miller said her 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 resolution says that a parent has the right to choose an alternative to a government school, such as a private, religious, or home school.
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The amendment would need two-thirds approval from the House and Senate. Although Republicans have majorities in each branch of Congress, they fall short of the required level, meaning the proposal would need the support of at least some Democrats.
After passage in Congress, three-fourths of the states would need to approve the proposed amendment.
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Concerned Women for America, the Family Research Council, Independent Women’s Forum, Parents Defending Education, Moms for Liberty, and the Alliance Defending Freedom are on record in support of the amendment.
Earlier this month, Miller also proposed the Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act.
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Parents would be empowered to sue schools that violate the law.
“Parents have the God-given right and duty to raise their children without being deceived by extremists in public education,” Miller said. “We must end the radical gender ideologies being pushed on our children and give parents the power to fight back.”
Republican Sens. Jim Banks of Indiana and Tom Cotton of Arkansas are supporting a companion bill in the Senate.
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Republican Lawmaker Wants Constitutional Amendment To Protect Parental Rights