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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish and protect parents' fundamental rights in their children's education. If passed, the amendment would grant parents several specific rights, including the ability to homeschool or educate children outside the public school system without government regulation or record-keeping requirements, regardless of whether they receive state financial assistance. Parents would also have the right to transparent access to public school curricula and lesson plans through school websites. The resolution further stipulates that public schools cannot teach or train staff on what the resolution describes as critical race theory or diversity-equity-inclusion concepts that allegedly promote differential treatment based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or sexual preference. Additionally, the amendment would prohibit schools from being required to adopt statewide learning standards or academic performance standards. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters for adoption or rejection at the next general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor.

Education

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