HJR0092Introduced in the House
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 12 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to parental rights.
Introduced by Jody Barrett, District 69
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 12 of the Constitution of Tennessee to establish that parents have the inherent right to direct the education of the parent's child; prohibits the state from interfering with such rights through the adoption or enforcement of any law or rule that abridges, infringes upon, or restricts a parent's right to provide home-based education.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE K-12 SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee · March 17, 2026
4
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sam McKenzie | 15 | No |
| Yusuf Hakeem | 28 | Yes |
| William Slater | 35 | Yes |
| Gino Bulso | 61 | Yes |
| Lee Reeves | 65 | No |
| Aron Maberry | 68 | Yes |
| Kirk Haston | 72 | No |
| Mark White | 83 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., ref. to Education Committee
Assigned to s/c K-12 Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/4/2025
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/11/2025
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/18/2025
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/18/2025
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/25/2025
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/25/2025
Taken off notice for cal in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/10/2026
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
Action Def. in s/c K-12 Subcommittee to 3/17/2026
Placed on s/c cal K-12 Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
Failed in s/c K-12 Subcommittee of Education Committee
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