Private preparatory schools are abolished.
The legal status of private schools which do not take the place of public schools is unchanged.
Article 148.
All schools shall aim at inculcating moral character, a civic conscience, personal and professional efficiency in the spirit of the German national character and of international conciliation.
The teacher in public schools shall avoid offence to those of contrary opinion.
Education in citizenship and technical instruction are part of the curricula. Every scholar shall, on leaving school, receive a copy of the constitution.
Realm, Lands, and Local Authorities shall promote popular and university education.
Article 149.
Religious instruction is an ordinary part of the curriculum except in the non-religious (secular) schools. It shall be regulated by the legislation on education. Religious instruction shall be given in harmony with the principles of the religious association concerned, without prejudice to the control of the State.
The giving of religious instruction and the instituting of Church ceremonies shall be dependent on consent of the teacher; the acceptance of religious instruction and participation in Church ceremonies and acts shall be dependent on consent of those persons responsible for a child's religious education.