Bill · H.J.Res. 127· House(119-HJRES-127)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.

Age: 67 years

Illinois

Introduced: 9/19/2025
Last activity: 9/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Mary Miller
Cosponsors: - 13 - 0

Families

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding parental rights. It defines the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children as a fundamental right. The amendment specifies that the right to direct education includes choosing private, religious, or home schools over public education. It also allows for making reasonable choices within public schools. Finally, it prohibits the United States and States from infringing these rights unless a highest-order governmental interest is demonstrated.

Yes· 3 of 8

Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?+8
The bill establishes a fundamental right for parents to choose private, religious, or home schools over public education.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
Section 4 ensures that parental rights cannot be denied or abridged due to a disability.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+5
Section 4 explicitly prohibits the denial or abridgment of parental rights on account of disability.