school district
noun
: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state
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Police and school districts wouldn't be affected.
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The board announced in November that more than 50 administrative positions would be eliminated as a part of its fiscal solvency plan because of the school district’s shortfall.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Democrats and other critics argue the program siphons away tax dollars from local school districts, forcing communities to increase property taxes.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 18 Dec. 2025
Senate leaders have raised concerns about the fiscal impact on cities, counties and school districts that rely heavily on property tax revenue to fund core services.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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Joan Murray, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The board announced in November that more than 50 administrative positions would be eliminated as a part of its fiscal solvency plan because of the school district’s shortfall.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Democrats and other critics argue the program siphons away tax dollars from local school districts, forcing communities to increase property taxes.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 18 Dec. 2025
Senate leaders have raised concerns about the fiscal impact on cities, counties and school districts that rely heavily on property tax revenue to fund core services.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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