school district
noun
: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state
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In a statement to 11Alive, a spokesperson for the governor said the safety grants were given to local school districts and were not directly administered by the state.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 June 2026
In 1969, Allen sponsored legislation authorizing school districts and colleges to create early-childhood-development demonstration projects.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Beginning next school year, the Santa Rosa school district will be down to 18 schools.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Many cities and school districts are trying hard to line up job opportunities for young people.
—Dianna Douglas, NPR, 6 June 2026
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 June 2026
In 1969, Allen sponsored legislation authorizing school districts and colleges to create early-childhood-development demonstration projects.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
Beginning next school year, the Santa Rosa school district will be down to 18 schools.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Many cities and school districts are trying hard to line up job opportunities for young people.
—Dianna Douglas, NPR, 6 June 2026
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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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