Signatures
82
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Alabama is a
"May" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Florence, AL 35630 Lauderdale County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 20.6% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 54.1% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 3, 2025 |
What Can My School District Do?
All school districts, regardless of whether they are required by law to allow released time, should implement good policy and be prepared for when a released time program may approach the district. The time to set the policy is before an active program is pressuring the district. Research polices the district can implement to protect teachers' and students' instruction time. Set polices that limit disruptions to students and the ability for proselytization to occur, impacting other students of faith or no faith. A more detailed write-up on school board policies can be read here.
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Schools in the District (9)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Freshman Center | ||
| Florence High School | ||
| Florence Learning Center | ||
| Florence Middle School | ||
| Forest Hills School | ||
| Harlan Elementary School | ||
| Hibbett School | ||
| Kilby Laboratory School | ||
| Weeden Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Alabama State Law | School districts may allow students to be released for religious study, but they may also not allow it. |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Austin Morse | austinmorse@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 9
Execute the Plan
82
November 23, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
81
October 30, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
81
November 19, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
80
September 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
78
September 9, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
76
August 30, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
75
August 23, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
73
August 13, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
67
August 1, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
66
July 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
65
June 20, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
64
May 1, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
64
March 29, 2024
Step 3
Raise $500
63
March 25, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
