Koochiching County board authorized to divide Independent School District, No. 363, South Koochiching.

This bill authorizes the Koochiching County Board to divide Independent School District No. 363, South Koochiching, if requested by eligible voters. The process begins with a petition signed by a specific percentage of voters, which must be submitted to the county auditor by July 1, 2027, to initiate proceedings. Following the petition, the county board holds a hearing and may issue an order to split the district, a decision that requires approval from the state commissioner of education. If the current school board does not approve the division order within 60 days, the matter will be put to a vote by the local residents. Ultimately, the bill establishes a formal legal pathway for splitting the school district based on voter initiative and administrative oversight.