Freedom of conscience in education: attendance at religious instruction or worship cannot be compelled in state-funded institutions without consent. No religious instruction may be provided in educational institutions wholly maintained out of State funds, subject to an exception where a State-administered institution was established under an endowment or trust requiring religious instruction. Persons attending State-recognised or State-aided institutions shall not be required to participate in religious instruction or worship conducted in the institution or attached premises unless the person or, if a minor, the guardian has given consent.
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Freedom of conscience in education: attendance at religious instruction or worship cannot be compelled in state-funded institutions without consent.
No religious instruction may be provided in educational institutions wholly maintained out of State funds, subject to an exception where a State-administered institution was established under an endowment or trust requiring religious instruction. Persons attending State-recognised or State-aided institutions shall not be required to participate in religious instruction or worship conducted in the institution or attached premises unless the person or, if a minor, the guardian has given consent.
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