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Constitution of the State of Illinois Art. X, § 1. Goal--Free Schools

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A fundamental goal of the People of the State is the educational development of all persons to the limits of their capacities.

The State shall provide for an efficient system of high quality public educational institutions and services. Education in public schools through the secondary level shall be free. There may be such other free education as the General Assembly provides by law.

The State has the primary responsibility for financing the system of public education.

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