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Article 7  Reference to art a. The State sponsors the sciences, humanities and the arts, and encourages  Right to culture  Compulsory education scientific research. The State also guarantees educational and cultural services  Free education  Reference to science to its citizens. Education is compulsory and free in the early stages as specified and provided by law. The necessary plan to combat illiteracy is laid down by law. b. The law regulates care for religious and national instruction in the various stages and forms of education, and at all stages is concerned to develop the citizen’s personality and his pride in his Arabism. c. Individuals and bodies may establish private schools and universities under the supervision of the state and in accordance with the law. d. The State guarantees the inviolability of the places of learning.