CHAPTER VII EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS Article 31: Right to access education Every citizen has the right to access qualitative education of at least 9 years in public schools free of charge. The Ministry in charge of education shall gradually prepare the policy and strategic plans to ensure that all citizens obtain qualitative education as stipulated by this law. Article 32: Right of enrolment for grade1 (one) of the general education program Enrolment of the children for grade 1 (one) of the formal general education program shall be set at an age of 6 (six) years or at least 70 (seventy) months on the date of the beginning of the school year. Article 33: Freedom of religion in education The state respects the rights and the freedom of religious beliefs. The Ministry in charge of education shall take into consideration Buddhism which is religion of the State. Learners and other persons involved in education shall not be forced to participate, whether directly or indirectly, in religious activities and/or any religious practices as part of the education and/or educational services. Studies of religions in education programs shall be permitted only for general knowledge. Article 34: Political activities in educational establishments Educational establishments and institutions shall respect the principles of neutrality. Political activities and/or propaganda for any political party in educational establishments and institutions shall be completely banned. Article 35: Rights and Obligations of Learners -12-