SJR0079Introduced in the Senate
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article XI, Section 12 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to parental rights.
Introduced by Janince Bowling, District 16
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
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
March 17, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
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