89R769 AMF-F     By: Vasut H.J.R. No. 155       A JOINT RESOLUTION   proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a parent's right   to direct a child's education.          BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by   adding Section 37 to read as follows:          Sec. 37.  (a)  In this section, "parent" means a natural   parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, legal guardian, or other legal   custodian of a child.          (b)  A parent has the right to direct the education of the   parent's child, including the right to:                (1)  make reasonable choices within the public school   system;                (2)  choose an alternative to public education, such as   a private school, including a parochial school or home school;                (3)  access and view public school teaching materials,   textbooks and other instructional materials, and library books;                (4)  attend meetings of the governing body of a public   school; and                (5)  access public school student records for the   parent's child, including the child's student health records.          (c)  The rights described by Subsection (b) of this section   may not be denied or restricted because the parent or the child is   an individual with a disability.          (d)  The legislature by general law may provide for processes   to ensure that the rights described by Subsection (b) of this   section are upheld.          SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be   submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 4, 2025.   The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the   proposition: "The constitutional amendment establishing a   parent's right to direct a child's education."