It is declared policy of the State to encourage the development of school administrative units of sufficient size to provide:

1. 1. Opportunity A more equalized educational opportunity for pupils;

   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

2. 2. Programs Satisfactory school programs;

   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

3. 3. Tax rates A greater uniformity of school tax rates among the units; and

   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

4. 4. Public funds A more effective use of the public funds expended for the support of public schools.

   [PL 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]

PL 1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).