20-A M.R.S. §1101: Organization of school administrative units

It is declared policy of the State to encourage the development of school administrative units of sufficient size to provide:

1. Opportunity. A more equalized educational opportunity for pupils;

2. Programs. Satisfactory school programs;

3. Tax rates. A greater uniformity of school tax rates among the units; and

4. Public funds. A more effective use of the public funds expended for the support of public schools.