Section 3. Compulsory education; free textbooks

Compulsory education; free textbooks

The General Assembly shall provide for the compulsory elementary and secondary education of every eligible child of appropriate age, such eligibility and age to be determined by law. It shall ensure that textbooks are provided at no cost to each child attending public school whose parent or guardian is financially unable to furnish them.

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1902 — Article IX. Section 138

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1902 — Article IX. Section 139

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Summary: Specifies elementary and secondary education for every eligible child of appropriate age

Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 576776

Votes Against Ratification: 226219

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1970 Chap 786

Effective Date Source: