Signatures
377
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Georgia is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Cedartown, GA 30125 Polk County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 22.2% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 45.5% (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 (11)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School | 2nd, 3rd | |
| Eastside Elementary School | 3rd | |
| Northside Elementary | 3rd | |
| Van Wert Elementary School | 3rd | |
| Westside Elementary School | 3rd | |
| Youngs Grove Elementary School | 2nd, 3rd | |
| Cedartown High School | ||
| Cedartown Middle School | ||
| Harpst Academy | ||
| Rockmart High School | ||
| Rockmart Middle School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Georgia State Law | No state law, federal rulings still apply. School disricts may allow students to be released for religious study or they may also not allow it. |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
377
November 13, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
376
April 30, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
375
April 22, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
374
March 4, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
374
December 31, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
369
November 12, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
60
November 6, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
57
October 29, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
3
October 9, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
June 16, 2024
Enrollment Data
| School Enrollment | Lifewise Enrollment | % | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No enrollment information | |||
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Second Baptist Church of Cedartown | 152 Evergreen Lane Cedartown, GA 30125 | https://www.sbcedartown.org/ |
