13-6-1. Definition of terms.

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1)    "Joint district," a school district having territory in two or more adjoining counties. Jurisdiction within a joint district is determined as provided in § 13-5-14;

(2)    "Party," any person or municipality interested in any proceedings under the provisions of this chapter;

(3)    "Plan," a plan proposing the formation or elimination of one or more school district entities;

(4)    "Reorganization," the formation, consolidation, or subdivision of school districts;

(5)    "Requirements and limitations for reorganization," those requirements and limitations provided by law;

(6)    "State board," the South Dakota Board of Education Standards;

(7)    "Consolidation," the combining of two or more districts in which a new district and school board are created.

Source: SL 1951, ch 81, § 3; SL 1955, ch 41, ch 8, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 15.2001; SL 1961, ch 69; SL 1969, ch 43, § 1; SL 1971, ch 103, § 17; SL 1973, ch 85, § 2; SL 1982, ch 133, § 1; SL 2003, ch 92, § 1; SL 2017, ch 81, § 57.