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Parental Rights Foundation
March 1, 2023
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2023 /Christian
Newswire/ -- Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ-8) and six original cosponsors today
introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives a Parental Rights Amendment to
the United States Constitution. The Amendment would enshrine the traditional
liberty of parents to direct a child's upbringing, education, and care as a
fundamental right.
Lesko, who heads the Protect Kids Caucus in the House, believes protecting this
traditional role of parents is key to keeping children healthy and safe.
"The Biden Administration's Department of Justice has worked to target parents
and prevent them from having a say in what their children are being taught in
the classroom," said Congresswoman Lesko. "This is unacceptable. That is why I
am pleased to once again introduce this constitutional amendment to protect and
affirm parents' fundamental right to be involved in their kids' education and
choose the best educational option for their families."
Will Estrada, the president of ParentalRights.org and the Parental Rights
Foundation, declared, "The Supreme Court has recognized parental rights for a
century, but parental rights are just too important to be left to Supreme Court
precedent alone. This Amendment will enshrine these traditional rights in the
black-and-white of the Constitution, preserving parental rights for generations
to come. We are honored to work with Representative Debbie Lesko to protect
children by empowering parents through the Parental Rights Amendment to the US
Constitution."
"The Supreme Court in 1925 said 'the child is not the mere creature of the
State,' but many of today's bureaucrats have lost sight of that," says Jim
Mason, chairman of the board for the Parental Rights Foundation and
ParentalRights.org. "This Amendment will permanently secure that precedent and
restore a proper respect for the vital parent-child bond in America."
The House joint resolution to introduce the Amendment will receive a bill number
in the next couple of days. It marks the ninth straight Congress in which the
Amendment has been introduced.
Joining Representative Lesko in sponsoring the Amendment are Representatives
Jeff Duncan (SC-3), Jim Banks (IN-3), Mary Miller (IL-15), Greg Steube (FL-17),
Bill Posey (FL-8), and Doug Lamborn (CO-5).
Media inquiries can be directed to
Media@parentalrights.org.
SOURCE Parental Rights Foundation
CONTACT: Michael Ramey, Executive Director, 540-751-1247,
media@parentalrights.org