Miss. Code Ann. § 29-3-1.1
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Miss. Code Ann. § 29-3-1.1
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For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed herein, unless the context shall otherwise require.
(a) “ Board of education ” shall mean that school board of the school district in whose present jurisdiction (i) is situated a sixteenth section of land, or (ii) was originally situated a sixteenth section of land for which land has been granted in lieu thereof. Provided, however, that in the event a sixteenth section is situated within two (2) or more school districts, the term “ board of education ” shall mean that school board whose school district embraces the greatest land area within the township in which said sixteenth section is located.
(b) “ Superintendent of education ” shall mean that superintendent of schools of a school district whose board of education has control and jurisdiction over any sixteenth section lands or lands granted in lieu thereof.
(a) “ Board of education ” shall mean that school board of the school district in whose present jurisdiction (i) is situated a sixteenth section of land, or (ii) was originally situated a sixteenth section of land for which land has been granted in lieu thereof. Provided, however, that in the event a sixteenth section is situated within two (2) or more school districts, the term “ board of education ” shall mean that school board whose school district embraces the greatest land area within the township in which said sixteenth section is located.
(b) “ Superintendent of education ” shall mean that superintendent of schools of a school district whose board of education has control and jurisdiction over any sixteenth section lands or lands granted in lieu thereof.
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