How did the 1876 Texas Constitution provide for schools?

Question

• It established the Texas Education Agency.
• It set aside 45 million acres to help fund schools.
• It set aside bonds worth $2 million to help fund schools.
• It required the University of Texas to review students’ academic work.

Answer 1

• It required the establishment of a free public school system open to all children.
• It mandated that the state provide funding for public schools.
• It gave the state authority to establish a system of county-level school districts.
• It prohibited the use of public funds for sectarian or denominational schools.
• It required the establishment of a permanent school fund, with revenue from public lands dedicated to the support of public schools.
• It allowed for the establishment of separate schools for African American children.