Art. IX, § 1
Promotion of knowledge
Duty
Education
Art. IX · Education
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
A general diffusion of knowledge and intelligence being essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people, the Legislature shall encourage by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral, and agricultural improvement.
History: Sec. 1 adopted 1879.
Simplified explanation
Because a general diffusion of knowledge and intelligence is essential to preserving the people's rights and liberties, the Legislature shall encourage by all suitable means intellectual, scientific, moral, and agricultural improvement.