All necessary assistance possible is given to parents, especially indigent ones or those who need the

services of children at home, to enable the children to acquire at least an elementary education. Such
assistance may be in the form of special school programs which may not require continuous attendance
in school, or aid in the form of necessary school supplies, school lunch, or whatever constitutes a bar to
a child's attendance in school or access to elementary education. (Art. 72)

To further help promote the welfare of children of working mothers and indigent parents, public
nurseries and kindergarten schools shall be maintained, whenever possible The operation and
maintenance of such schools shall be the responsibility of local governments. Aid from local school d
funds, when available, may be provided. (Art. 73)