1974

Legislature changed ISDs’ primary focus from regulatory to support service County funding reduced.

1972

The State Board of Education reduced the number of ISDs from 14 to 12 and continued funding study.

1971

Legislature amended ISD Act (EHB 86) to study funding and emphasized ISDs cooperative programming role to meet local needs.

1970

Major cooperatives for firms and teaching materials operated in the regional offices.

1969

Legislature passed Intermediate School District Act of 1969. State Board created 141SDS.

1967

Legislature passed Interlocal Cooperative Act permitting local government units to cooperate.