Constitution · New Mexico

N.M. Const. art. XII, § 9

Constitution
Constitution of New Mexico
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October 2026

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[Religious tests in schools.] No religious test shall ever be required as a condition of admission into the public schools or any educational institution of this state, either as a teacher or student, and no teacher or student of such school or institution shall ever be required to attend or participate in any religious service whatsoever.

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