§ 1722. Application of article. The provisions of this article shall
apply to all union free school districts heretofore organized pursuant
to the provisions of chapter four hundred thirty-three of the laws of
eighteen hundred fifty-three, and the amendments thereof, chapter five
hundred fifty-five of the laws of eighteen hundred sixty-four, and the
amendments thereof, and of chapter five hundred fifty-six of the laws of
eighteen hundred ninety-four and the amendments thereof; and sections
seventeen hundred seventeen, four hundred one, subdivision one, four
hundred sixteen and seventeen hundred nineteen, subdivision three, of
this chapter are made applicable to all school districts established by
and organized under special statutes, except those of cities; and
sections seventeen hundred eleven and four hundred one, subdivision two,
of this chapter are made applicable to all school districts, except
those of cities, having a population of five thousand and upwards
established by and organized under special statutes.