From July 1, 1971 to June 30, 1972, intermediate units shall provide essential services formerly provided by county boards of school directors, collect and analyze informational data and adopt the program of services to be provided by the intermediate unit. On or before May 1, 1971, and annually thereafter, each intermediate unit shall submit a program of services for the next school year to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for budgetary approval. Such program of services shall be developed and submitted in accordance with law, as hereinafter provided.
24 P.S. § 9-906-A