SDCL § 13-6-1: Definition of terms.

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Joint district," a school district having territory in two or more adjoining counties. Jurisdiction within a joint district is determined as provided in § 13-5-14;

(2) "Party," any person or municipality interested in any proceedings under the provisions of this chapter;

(3) "Plan," a plan proposing the formation or elimination of one or more school district entities;

(4) "Reorganization," the formation, consolidation, or subdivision of school districts;

(5) "Requirements and limitations for reorganization," those requirements and limitations provided by law;

(6) "State board," the South Dakota Board of Education Standards;

(7) "Consolidation," the combining of two or more districts in which a new district and school board are created.