A referendum on restoring voluntary religious education to state schools was held in Estonia between 17 and 19 February 1923.^[1] It was approved by 71.9% of voters with a turnout of 66.2%.^[2]

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1923 Estonian religious education referendum

(1923-02-17) (1923-02-19)17–19 February 1923
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Choice Votes  % Yes 324,933 71.88% No 127,119 28.12% Valid votes 452,052 99.53% Invalid or blank votes 2,116 0.47% Total votes 454,168 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 685,730 66.23%

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On 5 January 1921 the Christian Democratic Party (KDP) joined Konstantin Päts' Farmers' Assemblies-led the government, and was given the Education ministry portfolio. The following year the KDP caused a split in the government by introducing a bill to provide religious education in state schools, funded by the state. Although the proposal was rejected by the Riigikogu, the party forced a referendum on the issue in early 1923.^[3]

As the referendum was a rejection of government policy, this was considered to be a vote of no confidence on the rest of the government. The Riigikogu was subsequently dissolved and fresh elections called.^[3]