Article XI, South Carolina Constitution

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Article XI of the South Carolina Constitution is entitled Public Education and consists of four sections.

Section 1

Text of Section 1: State Board of Education There shall be a State Board of Education composed of one member from each of the judicial circuits of the State. The members shall be elected by the legislative delegations of the several counties within each circuit for terms and with such powers and duties as may be provided by law and shall be rotated among the several counties. One additional member shall be appointed by the Governor. The members of the Board shall serve such terms and the Board shall have such powers and duties as the General Assembly shall specify by law.

(1972 (57) 3193; 1973 (58) 44.)

Section 2

	Text of Section 2: State Superintendent of Education There shall be a State Superintendent of Education who shall be the chief administrative officer of the public education system of the State and shall have such qualifications as may be prescribed by law.

(1972 (57) 3193; 1973 (58) 44.)

Section 3

	Text of Section 3: System of Free Public Schools and Other Public Institutions of Learning The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support of a system of free public schools open to all children in the State and shall establish, organize and support such other public institutions of learning, as may be desirable.

(1972 (57) 3193; 1973 (58) 44.)

Section 4

	Text of Section 4: Direct Aid to Religious or Other Private Educational Institutions Prohibited No money shall be paid from public funds nor shall the credit of the State or any of its political subdivisions be used for the direct benefit of any religious or other private educational institution.

(1972 (57) 3193; 1973 (58) 44.)

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