{"code":"CONS","codeName":"California Constitution","section":"ART IX SEC 8","citation":"Cal. Const., art. IX, § 8","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"ARTICLE IX EDUCATION [SECTION 1. - SEC. 16.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-9"}],"history":"Sec. 8 adopted 1879.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No public money shall ever be 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; nor shall any sectarian or denominational doctrine be taught, or instruction thereon be permitted, directly or indirectly, in any of the common schools of this State.</p>","text":"No public money shall ever be 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; nor shall any sectarian or denominational doctrine be taught, or instruction thereon be permitted, directly or indirectly, in any of the common schools of this State.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/constitution/article-9/section-8","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}