2. Except for restrictions to be imposed for the general benefit by law, equal and the greatest possible opportunity will be given to all, in accordance with their nature, aptitude and ability to take part in the development of the sources of prosperity of the country.
Article 37
The family is entitled to protection by society and the State.
Article 38
The authorities protect cultural, artistic and scientific freedom.
Upholding this principle, the authorities promote the national development of culture and of the arts and sciences wherever they are able to do so.
Article 39
1. The authorities shall promote as much as possible the spiritual and physical development of the people and shall aim thereby in particular at a speedy abolition of illiteracy.
2. The authorities provide for the need of public education, wich is given with the basic purpose of deepening the national consciousness, strengthening the unity of Indonesia, stimulating and deepening the sense of humanity, of tolerance and equal respect for everyone’s religious conviction and with opportunity within school-hours for religious teaching to be given in accordance with the wishes of the parents.
3. The pupils of the private schools which comply with the standards of efficiency imposed by the law on public education, have the same rights as accorded to pupils of public schools.
4. As regards elementary education, the authorities aim at a speedy introduction of general compulsory education.
Article 40
The promotion of public hygiene and public health is an object of continuous concern of the authorities.
Article 41
1. The authorities give equal protection to all recognized religious communities and organizations.
2. The authorities see to it that these communities and organizations obey the Law — common law included.
CHAPTER II
THE REPUBLIC OF THE UNITED STATES OF INDONESIA AND THE PARTICIPANT TERRITORIES
SECTION 1
THE PARTICIPANT TERRITORIES
Part 1. General provisions
Article 42
Pending the completion of the structure of the Republic of the United States of Indonesia as a federation of participant states with equal status and equal rights, the participant territories referred to in article 2 have mutual and equal rights.
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