MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2023 Regular Session
To: Judiciary B
By: Representative Crawford
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF PARENTS TO DIRECT THE UPBRINGING, EDUCATION AND CARE OF THEIR CHILDREN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. The liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education and care of their children is a fundamental right.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2023.