Cal. Const. art. IX, § 1
- Constitution
- Constitution of California
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
A general diffusion of knowledge and intelligence being essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people, the Legislature shall encourage by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral, and agricultural improvement. (Sec. 1 adopted 1879.)
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