Provisions
IX.1 of 1895 • Provision for maintenance of free schools.
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The Text
The Legislature shall provide for the maintenance and support of a system of free common schools, wherein all the children of this State may be educated.
A Few Facts
• Joined the Constitution in 1895
• In Article IX: Education
• Has 26 words
• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention
• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1894
• Is a new addition
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