The Village of Dresden, Ohio, has allowed Lifewise Academy to use its facilities for free. Ohio Revised Code 3313.6022 (B)(5) states, "No public funds are expended" for the Released Time program. The local government, which is donating the rent of the space, use of internet, phones, and utilities, is expending public funds. The full lease agreement between the Village and Lifewise is below.

There shouldn't be more that needs to be said. The law is clear. In 2002, the Ohio Attorney General stated that a county or township can enter into an agreement with a non-profit as long as it complies with all applicable laws. This is a clear violation of Ohio's released time law. To take this a step further, in 1971, the Ohio Attorney General stated the government could not outright donate to a private entity. Several law firms represent Lifewise Academy, and the Ohio release time law is concise, with a length of less than 600 words, making it easily understandable and followable. The repeated disregard for Ohio law by Lifewise Academy, prioritizing what benefits them, should tell you everything you need to know about Lifewise. Their goal is to use any means necessary to implement their program.