Signatures
157
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Mississippi is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Batesville, MS 38606 Panola County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 32.7% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 61.3% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 1, 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 (6)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Batesville Elementary School | ||
| Batesville Intermediate School | ||
| Batesville Junior High School | ||
| Batesville Middle School | ||
| Pope Elementary School | ||
| South Panola High School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Mississippi 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 4
Form a Steering Committee
157
October 6, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
156
October 3, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
155
September 16, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
154
August 8, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
153
May 9, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
152
April 22, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
151
March 29, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
151
March 25, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
