Which of the following statements would be an improvement that would result from reducing the number of school districts?

a. state support formulas can be simplified, and the greater equality of educational opportunity for all school pupils can result as the number and kinds of administrative units are reduced

b. the smaller the school district, the greater the probability of efficiency in the expenditure of funds

c. the larger the school district, the more personal and responsive the district could be in reacting to local programs

d. larger school districts make possible the viability of greater innovation and implementation of local initiatives