Va. Const. art. VIII, § 1
- Constitution
- Constitution of Virginia
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
The General Assembly shall provide for a system of free public elementary and secondary schools for all children of school age throughout the Commonwealth, and shall seek to ensure that an educational program of high quality is established and continually maintained.
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