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A consolidated school district is a type of school district that is created when two or more existing schools combine to form a single district. This district is a political subdivision of a state that has local powers of self-government to build, maintain, fund, and support public schools within its territory. The district also assists the state in administering its educational responsibilities.
For example, if two small towns each have their own school district, but they decide to combine their resources and create a single district, this would be a consolidated school district. The new district would have more resources and be able to provide better educational opportunities for students.
Another example would be if a city and its surrounding suburbs each have their own school district, but they decide to consolidate into one district. This would create a larger district with more resources and potentially better educational opportunities for students.