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S.J.RES.36: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 29, 2016
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment stating that: 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 29, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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June 29, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) |