Arizona § 15-454 - Authority to form joint unified or joint high school districts; applicability of other laws governing other school districts

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-454 — Authority to form joint unified or joint high school districts; applicability of other laws governing other school districts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15-454. Authority to form joint unified or joint high school districts; applicability of other laws governing other school districts

Joint unified school districts or joint high school districts may be created lying in part in each of two or more counties in the same manner as joint common school districts may be created under this article, except as expressly provided in sections 15-450 and 15-451. Except as expressly provided in sections 15-429, 15-450, 15-451, 15-453 and 15-455 through 15-457, section 15-491, subsection B, and sections 15-975 and 15-997, each joint high school district or joint unified school district shall have all powers and duties, shall be operated and maintained and shall follow and be subject to procedures as may be provided by law for the operation of other school districts.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 15-454

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 15-454 cover?

Section 15-454 ("Authority to form joint unified or joint high school districts; applicability of other laws governing other school districts") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 15-454?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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