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This bill, known as the Learning Pod Protection Act, aims to exempt learning pods from certain local government regulations. It defines a "learning pod" as a group of children who voluntarily meet to participate in or enhance their academic studies, including activities or services provided in exchange for payment. The bill exempts learning pods from local regulations that would apply to school districts or child-care facilities, such as staff-to-child ratios, certification requirements, and building codes. It also prohibits school districts from taking action against or discriminating against children based on their participation in a learning pod, and prevents districts from requiring learning pods to be registered or report their existence. The bill ensures these exemptions do not affect parental rights to choose home-schooling or the regulation of licensed child-care facilities.

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