The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Cheryl Serrett.
DIGEST
SB 71 Original 2023 Regular Session Bouie
Present law provides for the establishment of learning pods. Provides that students at a learning pod
shall be eligible for all participation in services and activities for which they would have been
eligible if not assigned to a learning pod. Further requires the school governing authority to adopt
certain polices and procedures.
Proposed law requires that a learning pod be provided free of charge to students. Further prohibits
students from being charged tuition or certain other fees.
Proposed law provides that transportation and food services are included in the services in which a
student at a learning pod is eligible to participate.
Proposed law requires the governing authority of the school to adopt a student fee policy for each
learning pod and to provide the policy and a listing of all student fees to each student and the parent
or legal guardian of each student prior to start of each academic year.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 17:4036.1(A), (D)(3), and (F); adds R.S. 17:4036.1(E)(5))