Reichsvolksschulgesetz 1869#
Reichsvolksschulgesetz 1869, liberal reform of elementary schools, passed on May 14, 1869 under Minister L. Hasner von Artha. It included the extension of compulsory schooling to 8 years, the creation of an interdenominational lower and upper elementary school and the improvement of teacher training. In 1962 it was replaced by the law on School Legislation of 1962.