If it is a party to an improvement under sections 6131.01 to 6131.64, inclusive, of the Revised Code, the board of education of a school district interested in land granted by congress for the support of public schools, unless such land has been permanently leased, and of a school district owning or holding other land for school purposes, when an assessment is made upon said land under such sections, shall pay for such assessment out of the contingent fund of the school district. If necessary for such purpose, the board may increase the levy for that fund otherwise authorized by law.
Effective Date: 10-01-1953 .