Minn. Stat. § 136D.21 (2026)
Listed Districts, Joint Technical Colleges
Two or more of the Independent School Districts Numbered 270, 271, 272, 273, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283, 284, and 286, Hennepin County, 879, Hennepin and Wright Counties, and 883, Wright County, whether or not contiguous, may enter into agreements to accomplish jointly and cooperatively the acquisition, betterment, construction, maintenance, and operation of technical colleges and the provision of facilities for and instruction in special education, and driving of motor vehicles. Each school district which becomes a party to such an agreement is hereinafter referred to as a "participating school district." The agreement may provide for the exercise of such powers by the school board of one of the school districts on behalf of and for the benefit of other school districts, or by a joint school board created as set forth in sections 136D.21 to 136D.31. If the powers are to be carried out by one of the school districts, it shall in doing so have the same powers and duties and be subject to the same limitations as are herein provided for joint school boards.