Tenn. Const. art. XI, § 12
- Constitution
- Constitution of Tennessee
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The State of Tennessee recognizes the inherent value of education and encourages its support. The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance, support and eligibility standards of a system of free public schools. The General Assembly may establish and support such postsecondary educational institutions, including public institutions of higher learning, as it determines.
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