Section 275.4 - Studies, surveys, and plans1.a. In developing studies and surveys, the area education agency board shall consult with the officials of school districts in the area and other citizens, shall from time to time hold public hearings, and may employ such research and other assistance as it may determine reasonably necessary in order to properly carry on its survey and prepare definite plans of reorganization.b. In addition, the area education agency board shall consult with the director of the department of education in the development of surveys and plans. The director of the department of education shall provide assistance to the area education agency boards as requested and shall advise the area education agency boards concerning plans of contiguous area education agencies and the reorganization policies adopted by the state board of education.2. Completed plans shall be transmitted by the area education agency board to the director of the department of education.Amended by 2018 Iowa, ch 1026,s 90, eff. 7/1/2018.Amended by 2017 Iowa, ch 54,s 40, eff. 7/1/2017.C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §4158; C46, 50, § 275.1 - 275.3, 276.5; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 275.4 84 Acts, ch 1078, §3; 85 Acts, ch 212, §21; 92 Acts, ch 1246, §43Referred to in §275.5, 275.9, 275.15