HF1018 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Parent rights established in education of their child, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Related bill: SF1923

AI Generated Summary

House File No. 1018 is a legislative bill proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution specifically concerning the rights of parents in the education of their children. This amendment, if passed, would establish that a parent's right to direct their child’s education is a fundamental liberty. The amendment would explicitly allow parents to:

  1. Choose private, religious, or homeschooling options as alternatives to public education.
  2. Make reasonable educational choices within public schools for their child.

The bill asserts that the state must not infringe on these rights.

The proposed amendment will be presented to the public for a vote during the general election in 2026. Voters will be asked if they agree to amend the Minnesota Constitution to recognize and protect these parental rights as fundamental.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEducation Policy
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added