as introduced - 79th Legislature (1995 - 1996) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, 1.3 article XIII, by adding a section; affirming the right 1.4 of parents to direct the upbringing and education of 1.5 their children. 1.6 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.7 Section 1. [CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED.] 1.8 An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article XIII, 1.9 by adding a section, is proposed to the people. If the 1.10 amendment is adopted, the section will read as follows: 1.11 Sec. 12. The right of parents to direct the upbringing and 1.12 education of their children shall not be infringed. 1.13 Sec. 2. [SUBMISSION TO VOTERS.] 1.14 The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at 1.15 the 1996 general election. The question submitted shall be: 1.16 "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to affirm the 1.17 right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their 1.18 children? 1.19 Yes ....... 1.20 No ........"