The Constitution of Japan
26
CHAPTER III
- Jurisdiction
- Japan
- Provision
- 26
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 26. All people shall have the right to receive an equal education correspondent to their ability, as provided by law. All people shall be obligated to have all boys and girls under their protection receive ordinary education as provided for by law. Such compulsory education shall be free.
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The Constitution of Japan · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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