Primary definition
A geographical unit for the local administration of elementary or secondary schools.
Also known asMSD · school district · local school district · elementary school district · secondary school district
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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A geographical unit for the local administration of elementary or secondary schools.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Municipal School District. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 16, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/municipal-school-district
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