Special-purpose district facts for kids
Special districts are like special teams in a community that handle specific jobs. They are separate from regular local governments like counties, cities, or towns.
These districts are created to focus on one or a few similar tasks. For example, some special districts might manage water, fire protection, or parks. They have their own leaders and ways of getting money, which makes them very independent.
The U.S. Census Bureau keeps track of different types of governments. They say that school districts are not considered special district governments, even though they also focus on a specific task (education).
In 2007, there were more than 37,000 special district governments in the United States. This shows how common they are for managing specific community needs.
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