Section 13-16-26.3 - Transfer of moneys between funds in newly consolidated districts--Restrictions--Reversion of funds--Promulgation of rules. - South Dakota Statutes

13-16-26.3. Transfer of moneys between funds in newly consolidated districts--Restrictions--Reversion of funds--Promulgation of rules. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if two or more school districts consolidate, for one year after consolidation pursuant to § 13-6-61, the newly formed school district may transfer any money from its general fund to its capital outlay fund. However, any funds transferred pursuant to this section may only be spent for one-time costs related to the consolidation. Any funds transferred to the capital outlay fund, but not lawfully obligated within one year of the date of the consolidation, shall revert to the school district's general fund. The Department of Education shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to require the necessary information and establish procedures necessary to implement this section.

Source: SL 2002, ch 86, § 1; SL 2003, ch 272, § 63.