Question

can there be a constitutional right to literacy that can be possibly be? Do you believe that the equal protection and the Due process clauses of the 14th amendment support the arguments made for a right to literacy?

Answer 1

Yes, there can be a constitutional right to literacy which supports the fact that every individual has the right to get education untill a certain period. Education is the most fundamental right of a human being. Also, education makes better and skillful work force which will in turn benefit the economy. Therefore, education should not be denied to anybody and should be mandated everywhere and for everyone.
In my opinion, the equal protection and the Due process clauses of the 14th amendment does support the arguments made for a right to literacy. It guarantees everyone equal protection rights by law, therefore, it would be safe to say that it will also guarantee same equality in the matters of education to all.