Legal basis: Compulsory Education Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).
Article 2 The State implements a nine-year compulsory education system. Compulsory education is a compulsory education for all school-age children and adolescents and a public welfare undertaking that the state must guarantee. The implementation of compulsory education, free of tuition and fees. The state establishes a mechanism to guarantee the funds for compulsory education to ensure the implementation of the compulsory education system.
Article 5 People's governments at all levels and their relevant departments shall perform their duties as stipulated in this Law and guarantee the right of school-age children and adolescents to receive compulsory education. Parents or other legal guardians of school-age children and adolescents shall ensure that they enter school on time to receive and complete compulsory education. Schools that implement compulsory education according to law should complete the education and teaching tasks in accordance with the prescribed standards and ensure the quality of education and teaching. Social organizations and individuals should create a good environment for school-age children and adolescents to receive compulsory education.
Constitution of the people's Republic of China
Article 46 People's Republic of China (PRC) citizens have the right and obligation to receive education.