It is declared policy of the State to encourage the development of school administrative units of sufficient size to provide: [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1. Opportunity. A more equalized educational opportunity for pupils;
2. Programs. Satisfactory school programs;
3. Tax rates. A greater uniformity of school tax rates among the units; and
4. Public funds. A more effective use of the public funds expended for the support of public schools.