1902 Swiss schools referendum

1902 Swiss schools referendum

15 March 1903

Federal decree regarding the support of the public primary school by the federal government
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 258,567 76.27%
No 80,429 23.73%
Valid votes 338,996 95.98%
Invalid or blank votes 14,181 4.02%
Total votes 353,177 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 757,320 46.64%

A referendum on schools was held in Switzerland on 15 March 1903.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal resolution on the federal government providing financial support for public elementary schools.[1] It was approved by 76.3% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]

  1. ^ a b c Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097