20-6-101. Definition of elementary and high school districts.
(1) As used in this title, except as defined in 20-9-402 for
bonding purposes or unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise, the term "district" means the territory, regardless
of county boundaries, organized under the provisions of this
title to provide public educational services under the
jurisdiction of the trustees prescribed by this title. High
school districts may encompass all or parts of the territory of
one or more elementary districts. (2) (a) An elementary district
is a district organized for the purpose of providing public
education for all grades up to and including grade 8 and for
preschool programs and kindergartens. An elementary district may
be inactive if the district attaches to a high school district
under the provisions of 20-6-701 to form a K-12 school district.
(b) A high school district is a district organized for the
purpose of providing those public educational services
authorized by this title for all grades beyond g