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Introduced
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To State Legislative Findings Regarding The Fundamental Right Of Parents To Direct The Education, Upbringing, Care And Control Of Their Children; To Recognize That The Liberty Interest Of A Parent In The Nurture, Education, Care, Custody, And Control Of The Parent's Child Is A Fundamental Right; To Prohibit An Agency Or Officer Of This State Or Any Agency Or Officer Of Any Subdivision Of This State From Infringing On Fundamental Parental Rights Except As Provided By Law Narrowly Tailored To Meet A Compelling Governmental Interest By The Least Restrictive Means; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children, and prohibits state or local government agencies from infringing on this right except when narrowly tailored to meet a compelling governmental interest using the least restrictive means. The bill cites Supreme Court precedent recognizing parents' fundamental rights and seeks to protect these rights in Mississippi law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ General Civil Rights
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Family Issues
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/SB/SB2815.xml | 02/21/2024 |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/SB/2800-2899/SB2815IN.htm | 02/21/2024 |
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