N.M. Const. art. XII, § 3
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Mexico
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
[Control of constitutional educational institutions; use of state land proceeds and other educational funds.] The schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions provided for by this constitution shall forever remain under the exclusive control of the state, and no part of the proceeds arising from the sale or disposal of any lands granted to the state by congress, or any other funds appropriated, levied or collected for educational purposes, shall be used for the support of any sectarian, denominational or private school, college or university.
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