TN · constitutions
Tenn. Const. art. XI, § 12
The State of Tennessee recognizes the inherent value of education and encourages its support. The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance, support and eligibility standards of a system of free public schools. The General Assembly may establish and support such postsecondary educational institutions, including public institutions of higher learning, as it determines.
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- sos.tn.gov
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- 2026-09-29
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- supplied-2026-09-29
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