Chap. 430.—A RESOLUTION proposing amendment to section 188 of the
Constitution of Virginia. [S R 2]

Signed February 23, 1918.

Resolved by the senate, the house of delegates concurring (a
majority of the members elected to each house agreeing), That the
following amendment to the Constitution of Virginia be, and the
same is hereby proposed, and referred to the general assembly to be
chosen at the next general election of members of the house of dele-
gates, for its concurrence, in conformity with the provisions of sec-
tion one hundred and ninety-six, of article fifteen, of the said Con-
stitution, namely:
Strike out from the Constitution of Virginia section one hundred
and thirty-eight, which is in the following words:

Section 138. The general assembly may, in its discretion provide
for the compulsory education of children between the ages of eight
and twelve years, except such as are weak in body or mind, or can
read and write, or are attending private schools, or are excused for
eause by the district school trustees.

And insert in leu thereof the following:

Section 138. The general assembly may, in its discretion, provide
for the compulsory education of children of school age.