Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CXV - Bulletin 741-Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Chapter 36 - Learning Pods
Section CXV-3605 - Policies and Procedures
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Each public school governing authority may establish learning pods as an extension of any school under its jurisdiction.
B. The establishment of a learning pod shall be subject to policies and procedures adopted by a public school governing authority, which, at a minimum, shall provide for the following:
C. Attendance at a learning pod shall be checked and recorded in accordance with LAC 28:CXV.1103.
D. The facility in which a learning pod is located must meet the definition of a school as defined in R.S. 17:236 and must be structurally sound, lack known or potentially dangerous material that may be present in construction material, and should have sufficient available space to meet the needs of the students.
E. "Virtual instruction" does not constitute a "virtual school" as that term is defined by LRS 17:236.3(A).
F. Additional school policies may be adopted to address specific operation of the learning pod distinct from the general requirements applicable to all students enrolled in the school.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6.1; R.S. 17:24.5; R.S. 17:232.B.(1); R.S. 17:236; and R.S. 17:4036.1