Cole Co. R-I
Step 6 of 10
Obtain School Approval (Step Descriptions)
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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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RUSSELLVILLE, MO 65074 Cole County
Signatures 65
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District Poverty Rate 7.9% (data source)
Non-White Students 3.1% (data source)
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Last Updated October 16, 2025
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Policy Notes
Missouri 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.
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LifeWise Launch Steps History
Step
Description
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Date
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
65
August 20, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
63
July 28, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
62
July 23, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
41
March 28, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
40
March 4, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
39
January 18, 2025
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Collect 50 Signatures
38
January 4, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
37
December 31, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
28
November 12, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
27
October 29, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
26
October 22, 2024
Step 1
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25
October 17, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
15
October 10, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
1
September 26, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
 
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