# 14 Del. C. § 4103: § Â 4103. Teaching Constitution of the United States, Constitution and government of Delaware and the free enterprise system

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## Section

- **Citation:** 14 Del. C. § 4103
- **Heading:** § Â 4103. Teaching Constitution of the United States, Constitution and government of Delaware and the free enterprise system
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 14 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter I / Section 4103

## Text

(a) In all public and private schools located within this State, there shall be given regular courses of instruction in the Constitution of the United States, Constitution and government of Delaware and the free enterprise system.

(b) The instruction in the Constitution of the United States, Constitution and government of Delaware and the free enterprise system shall begin not later than the opening of the eighth grade and shall continue in the high school courses and in courses in state colleges, universities and the educational departments of state and municipal institutions. The extent and content of such courses below the college level shall be determined by the Department of Education with the approval of the State Board of Education. In institutions of higher learning the trustees or other governing body of such institutions shall determine the extent and content of such courses.

(c) In addition to the general requirements required by subsections (a) and (b) of this section, 1 calendar day per school year may be specifically and solely devoted to the study of the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence in every grade consistent with state content standards starting in first grade and continuing through twelfth grade. The program of instruction for each grade shall be determined by each individual school district.

## Nearby sections

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        4103. Teaching Constitution of the United States, Constitution and government of Delaware and the free enterprise system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T14_C41_SI_S4103.md)
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