(1) On or before December 1, 2008, the state board, in consultation with the department, school districts, and boards of cooperative services, shall divide the state into twelve regional service areas throughout the state.
Each regional service area shall consist of at least two school districts and one or more boards of cooperative services.
The state board and the department shall consult with the department of higher education and the governor's office to establish the state's education initiatives, including priorities for preschool through postsecondary education.
On or before December 1, 2008, the state board shall promulgate rules for the development, expansion, implementation, and management of the regional service areas created pursuant to this article.
Source: L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 1695, § 1, effective June 2.