The Constitutional Mission of Education in the Modern State
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https://doi.org/10.60131/jlaw.1.2026.11865Keywords:
right to education, constitutionalism, human dignity, academic freedom, social state, equality in education, human rights, education policy.Abstract
The article analyses the constitutional mission of education in the modern state and its significance in the context of human rights, democracy and the principles of the rule of law. It examines the right to education as a fundamental constitutional value closely connected with human dignity, the free development of the individual, ensuring social equality and the formation of a democratic society. The study is based on contemporary legal and political theories, international legal instruments, the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights and Georgia’s constitutional and legal framework. Particular attention is devoted to the State’s positive obligations to ensure the accessibility, quality and inclusiveness of education, as well as academic freedom. Contemporary challenges are also examined, including digital transformation, social inequality, cultural diversity and the impact of artificial intelligence on educational processes. In conclusion, it is argued that education constitutes one of the most important foundations of constitutional identity, democratic stability, social justice and the sustainable development of the State.
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