1. (a) The state board shall do the following:

   1. (1) Adopt a comprehensive plan to implement this chapter.
   2. (2) Determine the areas in Indiana that will be served by an educational service center.

2. (b) In determining the geographic area to be served by an educational service center, the state board shall consider the following:

   1. (1) Physical factors.
   2. (2) Socio-economic factors.
   3. (3) Educational factors.

   4. (4) Existing cooperative efforts and agreements.

      [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-1-4.]

As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.