Constitution Day

Well, I could not let this weekend pass without noting that this past Friday, September 17th, was Constitution Day.  And here is what our own Maryland Constitution has to say about public education in the free state:

ARTICLE VIII

EDUCATION.

SECTION 1. The General Assembly, at its First Session after the adoption of this Constitution, shall by Law establish throughout the State a thorough and efficient System of Free Public Schools; and shall provide by taxation, or otherwise, for their maintenance.