ITEM, Forsameikle, as be all Lawes and constitutionis, it is provided, that the zouth be brocht up and instructed in the feare of God, and gude maneris: and gif it be utherwise, it is tinsel baith of their bodies and saules, gif Gods word be not ruted in them. QUHEIRFOIRE, our Soveraigne Lorde, with advise of my Lorde Regent, and the three Estaites of this present Parliament, hes statute and ordained, that all Schulis to Burgh and land, and all Universiteis and Colleges be reformed: And that nane be permitted nor admitted, to have charge and cure theirof in time cumming, nor to instruct the zouth privatlie or openlie: bot sik as sall be tryed be the Superintendentes or visitouris of the Kirk.

ITEM, Forsomuch, as by all Laws and constitutions, it is provided, that the youth be brought up and instructed in the fear of God, and good manners: and if it be otherwise, it is tinsel [loss] both of their bodies and souls, if God’s word be not rooted in them. WHEREFORE, our Sovereign Lord, with advice of my Lord Regent, and the three Estates of this present Parliament, has statute and ordained, that all Schools to Burgh and land [in town and country], and all Universities and Colleges be reformed: And that none be permitted nor admitted, to have charge and care thereof in time coming, nor to instruct the youth privately or openly: but such as shall be tried by the Superintendents or visitors of the Kirk.