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Bill of Rights for Children

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Bill of Rights for Children

All children have the right to a healthy, secure, and nurturing infancy and childhood.
All children have the right to live in circumstances which permit healthy intellectual, emotional, physical, and moral growth.
All children have the right to a free, sound, and basic education.
Each child has the right to an education which is effective and meets his or her individual needs.
All children have the right to an education which respects their culture, race, socioeconomic background, and the language of their home.
All children have the right to educational programs which prepare them for jobs, college, responsible family life, and citizenship in a self-governing society.
All children have the right to resources needed to secure their educational rights.
All children have the right to pursue their education without fear.
All children are entitled to an education which involves responsibilities as well as rights.

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