Where any local or independent system is repealed by and in the manner provided in Code Sections 20-2-370 and 20-2-371, the territory formerly included in such independent system shall become and constitute a school district of the county in which it is located and shall enjoy the same privileges and shall be governed by the same laws as other school districts in the county, including the authority to levy local taxes for school purposes; provided, however, that the rate for such taxation shall not exceed the rate allowed by law to other similar school districts.
History. Ga. L. 1926, Ex. Sess., p. 40, § 3; Code 1933, § 32-1203.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 2 - Elementary and Secondary Education
Article 8 - Consolidation of Independent and County School Systems
§ 20-2-370. Referendum on Repeal of Special School Law and Consolidation of Systems
§ 20-2-371. Proceedings When Vote Favors Repeal and Consolidation