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Chapter VI
Education, Science, Culture, Sports, Religion,
Labour and Social Services
Article 135
On the basis of the previous educational system,
the Govern ment of the Hong Kong SAR
SAR shall, on its own, formulate policies on the development and improvement of this system, including policies regarding the educational
system and its administration, the language of instruction, the allocation of fun ds, the examination system, the system
of academic awards and the recognition of educational qualifications.
Community organizations and individu als may,
in
law, run educational undertakings of
accord an ce with
various kinds in the Hong Kong SAR.
Article 136
institutions of all kinds may retain
acade mic freedom.
They may
Educational
their autonomy and en joy
outside the Hong Kong SAR.
continue to recruit staff and use teaching materials from
Schools run by religious
organizations may continue to provide religious education,
including courses on religion.
Students shall enjoy
educational institutions and
outside the Hong Kong SAR.
freedom to choose between
to pursue their education
Article 137
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR shall, on its
own, formu late policies on medical and health services. Community organizations and individuals may, in
with law, provide medical and health
kinds.
accordance
services of various