Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 17, § 4036.1. Learning pods

A. Each public school governing authority may establish learning pods as an extension of any school under its jurisdiction. For purposes of this Chapter, “learning pod” means a group of at least ten students enrolled in the school who receive instruction in a small group setting.

B. A student shall be assigned to a learning pod only if the assignment is requested by his parent or authorized by his parent upon the recommendation of school officials.

C. All instruction provided to students assigned to learning pods shall be provided by teachers on the staff of the school who meet all qualifications and are subject to all requirements applicable to teachers at the school who are not assigned to a learning pod.

D. Students assigned to a learning pod shall be:

E. The establishment of learning pods shall be subject to policies and procedures adopted by a public school governing authority, which, at a minimum, shall provide for the following:

F. This Chapter does not apply to or have any effect on any learning pod or other group of students that is formed and operated by parents, regardless of whether they are enrolled in a public school or a nonpublic school or participating in a home study program.