The Madison Parish School Board voted March 9 to authorize the superintendent to explore a contract with STAR Academy.
The authorization follows a Feb. 19 letter from the Louisiana Department of Education and State Superintendent Cade Brumley.
Superintendent Charlie Butler told board members the program would not place a financial burden on the district during the first three years.
He said the district could decide after that period whether to continue the program.
During the meeting, representatives said STAR Academy programs operate in 29 parishes with about 40 academies in Louisiana.
Representatives said the program focuses on middle school students and uses project work in subjects including math, science and English.
