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| Location Map | PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948 Charlotte County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 12.3% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 35.1% (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 (25)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| BABCOCK HIGH SCHOOL | ||
| Babcock Neighborhood School | ||
| Baker-Head Start | ||
| CHARLOTTE HARBOR SCHOOL | ||
| Charlotte High School | ||
| CHARLOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE | ||
| Charlotte Virtual Franchise | ||
| Charlotte Virtual Instruction Program | ||
| Deep Creek Elementary School | ||
| Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School | ||
| Kingsway Elementary School | ||
| L. A. Ainger Middle School | ||
| Lemon Bay High School | ||
| Liberty Elementary School | ||
| Meadow Park Elementary School | ||
| Murdock Middle School | ||
| Myakka River Elementary School | ||
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | ||
| Peace River Elementary School | ||
| Port Charlotte High School | ||
| Port Charlotte Middle School | ||
| Punta Gorda Middle School | ||
| Sallie Jones Elementary School | ||
| THE ACADEMY | ||
| Vineland Elementary School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Florida State Law | Schools are required to allow students to be released for religious programs. This does not mean schools do not have the ability to create policies that protect the school's instruction time. |
| State Law Link | http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statuTes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=1000-1099/1003/Sections/1003.21.html |
| Law Notes | (b) Each district school board, in accordance with rules of the State Board of Education, shall adopt policies authorizing a parent to request and be granted permission for absence of a student from school for: 1. Religious instruction or religious holidays. |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
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Date
Step 9
Execute the Plan
126
October 4, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
121
September 3, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
121
August 2, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
121
June 16, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
115
June 5, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
69
May 20, 2025
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Form a Steering Committee
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Form a Steering Committee
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March 20, 2025
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February 15, 2025
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January 20, 2025
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January 18, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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December 31, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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October 9, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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June 16, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
June 16, 2024
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