school district

noun

: a unit for administration of a public-school system often comprising several towns within a state

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The study is used to ensure equitable state funding to Texas’ many school districts, according to the Comptroller’s Office. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025 In New Jersey, guardians only have to notify the school district of the intent to homeschool children and are not required to confirm attendance, minimum instructional time, subjects or testing, MacAulay explained. Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 14 May 2025 Domin encouraged residents to contact school district officials with ideas to work on private partnerships. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 13 May 2025 Other school districts are issuing preliminary warnings about potential participation in the challenge despite no reported incidents. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for school district

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of school district was in 1809

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“School district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20district. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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