Constitution · Maryland

Md. Const. art. VIII, § 1

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Constitution of Maryland
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October 2026

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The General Assembly, at its First Session after the adoption of this Constitution, shall by Law establish throughout the State a thorough and efficient System of Free Public Schools; and shall provide by taxation, or otherwise, for their maintenance.

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