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.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 06 - School District Reorganization
Section 13-6-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 13-6-1.1 - Validation of past reorganization proceedings--Disputed proceedings excepted.
Section 13-6-2 - Legislative policy.
Section 13-6-3.3 - Public officials to make available information from public records.
Section 13-6-4 - Requirements for school district reorganization.
Section 13-6-7 - Municipality to be all in same district--Exception.
Section 13-6-13.2 - Rejection of request to transfer not actionable.
Section 13-6-18.1 - Boundary changes--When allowed.
Section 13-6-30 - Annexed territory to remain with original school district--Exception.
Section 13-6-41 - Special election called on state approval of plan--Eligibility to vote.
Section 13-6-41.2 - Date of election.
Section 13-6-41.3 - Notice of election--Contents--Costs of election.
Section 13-6-43 - Ballot form for election on reorganization.
Section 13-6-44 - General election law applicable to reorganization elections.
Section 13-6-45 - Certification and canvass of votes--Results transmitted to secretary.
Section 13-6-47 - Vote required to approve reorganization plan.
Section 13-6-48 - Secretary's notice of election results--Order effecting plan--Contents.
Section 13-6-48.1 - Distribution of copies of reorganization order.
Section 13-6-53 - Joint exercise of county powers in reorganization of joint districts.
Section 13-6-59 - Joint district controlled by county with majority of children.
Section 13-6-62 - Election of board for new district--Notices and declarations of candidacy--Costs.
Section 13-6-63 - Election and terms of members of new board--Residence requirements.
Section 13-6-66 - Effective date of change of boundaries by creation of new district.
Section 13-6-83 - Disposition of records of district dissolved by reorganization.
Section 13-6-84 - Board proposal for boundary change and land exchange.
Section 13-6-84.1 - Criteria for boundary change or land exchange.
Section 13-6-84.2 - Procedure for land exchange.
Section 13-6-84.4 - Authority to reorganize pursuant to §§ 13-6-10, 13-6-13, and 13-6-18 unaffected.
Section 13-6-85.2 - Amendment, addition, or deletion of information--Time limits.
Section 13-6-85.3 - Moratorium on minor boundary changes.
Section 13-6-85.4 - Petition to transfer land on closing of rural attendance center.
Section 13-6-86 - Contents of resolution for boundary change.
Section 13-6-88 - Adjustment of assets and liabilities on boundary change.
Section 13-6-97 - Required reorganization of school district with low enrollment--Exceptions .