Constitutional Guarantees
of the right to education
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Date of adoption/date of entry into force - 21 September 1993
Relevant Provisions
Chapter III - The rights and obligations of Khmer citizens
Art.48
The State shall protect the rights of children as stipulated in the Convention on Children, in particular, the right to life, education, protection during wartime and from economic or sexual exploitation. The State shall protect children from acts that are injurious to their educational opportunities, health and welfare.
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Chapter VI - Education, culture, social affairs
Art.48
The State shall protect the rights of children as stipulated in the Convention on Children, in particular, the right to life, education, protection during wartime and from economic or sexual exploitation. The State shall protect children from acts that are injurious to their educational opportunities, health and welfare.
Art.65
The State shall protect and upgrade citizens' rights to quality education at all levels and shall take necessary steps for quality education to reach all citizens. The State shall respect physical education and sports for the welfare of all Khmer citizens.
Art.66
The State shall establish a comprehensive and standardized educational system throughout the country that shall guarantee the principles of educational freedom and quality to ensure that all citizens have equal opportunity to earn a living.
Art.67
The State shall adopt an educational program according to the principle of modern pedagogy including technology and foreign languages. The State shall control public and private schools and classrooms at all levels.
Art.68
The State shall provide free primary and secondary education to all citizens in public schools. Citizens shall receive education for at least 9 years. The State shall disseminate and develop the Pali schools and the Buddhist Institute with the law.
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