House Bill No. by Representative Adams amends R.S. 17:4036.1(A) to establish regulations regarding learning pods within public school systems in Louisiana. The bill defines a "learning pod" as a group of at least ten students enrolled in a school who receive instruction in a small group setting. It mandates that each learning pod must be located within the geographic boundaries of the public school system where the school is situated, with an exception for pods established before August 1, 2026. Additionally, no new students may be assigned to a learning pod that does not comply with this geographic requirement.

The bill retains existing provisions that govern the assignment of students to learning pods, which must be requested or authorized by parents, and ensures that instruction is provided by qualified teachers from the school. It also maintains that students in learning pods are counted in the school's enrollment for funding purposes and are eligible for all services and activities available to other students. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that it does not affect learning pods formed and operated by parents outside the public school system.

Statutes affected:
HB1110 Original: 17:1(A)