A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by adding Section 8.5 to Article IX thereof, and by adding Section 8.1 to Article XVI thereof, relating to educational expenses.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jan 5, 2026
What it does
(1) The California Constitution requires the Legislature to encourage, by all suitable means, the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral, and agricultural improvement. The California Constitution also requires the Legislature to provide for a system of common schools by which a free school is kept up and supported in each district at least 6 months in every year. The California Constitution prohibits public money from being appropriated for the support of any sectarian or denominational school or any school not under the exclusive control of the officers of the public schools.
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