Sec. 857.
(1) The question of establishing a consolidated school district shall be submitted to the school electors at a regular school election or at a special election held for that purpose. In voting to form the consolidated school district, a school district operating 12 grades shall vote separately as a unit. The remaining school districts to be included in the consolidation shall vote together as a unit.
(2) The elections shall be held on the same day and during the same hours.
History: 1976, Act 451, Imd. Eff. Jan. 13, 1977 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 263, Eff. Jan. 1, 1993 ;-- Am. 2003, Act 299, Eff. Jan. 1, 2005 Popular Name: Act 451
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 380 - The Revised School Code
Act 451 of 1976 - The Revised School Code (380.1 - 380.1853)
Article 2 - (380.805...380.1644)
451-1976-2-9 - Part 9 Consolidation of School Districts (380.851...380.871)
Section 380.851 - Consolidation of School Districts to Form Single School District.
Section 380.855 - Canvass of Petitions; Purpose; Determining Validity of Signatures.
Section 380.858 - Election Notices.
Section 380.862a - Repealed. 1995, Act 289, Eff. July 1, 1996.
Section 380.871 - Expired. 1976, Act 451, Eff. Jan. 1, 1978.