The department of education and the commissioner of education are vested with the following powers and duties respecting the consolidation of school systems as provided in this part:(1) Formulate recommended policies and practices for conducting the consolidation programs;(2) Develop suggested methods of procedure and a manual as guides for use by the planning commissions;(3) Provide professional assistance in consolidation studies and development of consolidation proposals;(4) Appraise reports of studies made by the planning commissions and examine plans for consolidation, recommending changes or modifications where deemed desirable; and(5) Afford financial assistance that may be required by counties in effecting consolidation, within the limits of funds available for such purposes.Acts 1963, ch. 246, § 13; T.C.A., § 49-428.
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