1984

Legislature changed ESD funding formula in light of Doran Decision (Basic Education) with state mandated formula.

1982

First LBC study of ESDs found they met statutory intent and school support roles, with strengths in providing cooperative and fiscal assistance.

1981

Legislature authorized ESDs to provide direct student service programs (i.e. special education) to local districts.

1979

ESD cooperative purchasing programs authorized.

1977

The State Board of Education reduced the number of ESDs from 12 to the present nine. Board members could be elected by school board members.

1975

Name was changed from Intermediate School Districts to Educational Service Districts (ESDs).