Compulsory Education Violates Freedom

Connor Boyack
| 26th Jul 2013

The law in Utah notes that parents have a “fundamental liberty interest” regarding the care of their children—including their children. And yet, Utah also enforces compulsory education laws that violate that liberty.

To be consistent in its recognition of parental stewardship, the law in Utah must be amended to have education be a voluntary, freely obtained opportunity, rather than a forced obligation under threat of fines and jail time.

About the author

Connor Boyack

Connor Boyack founded Libertas Institute in 2011 and serves as its president. Named one of Utah’s most politically influential people by The Salt Lake Tribune, Connor’s leadership has led to dozens of legislative victories spanning a wide range of areas such as privacy, government transparency, property rights, drug policy, education, personal freedom, and more. A public speaker and author of over 40 books, he is best known for The Tuttle Twins books, a children’s series introducing young readers to economic, political, and civic principles. A California native and Brigham Young University graduate, Connor lives in Lehi, Utah, with his wife and two children.