Las Cruces Public Schools
Step 9 of 10
Execute the Plan (Step Descriptions)
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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LAS CRUCES, NM 88001 Doña Ana County
Signatures 73
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District Poverty Rate 23.2% (data source)
Non-White Students 83.9% (data source)
NCES Link NCES District Info
Last Updated October 16, 2025
Enrollment Stats
School Enrollment
1,697 students

All students in grades open to enroll in Lifewise

Lifewise Enrollment
Not known
School/district enrollment numbers from https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
School Buildings and Grades
School Grades Period
Mayfield High 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Sendero Prep Charter High School 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
UNIVERSITY HILLS ELEMENTARY K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
State Law and School Board Policy
School District Policy
Policy Notes
New Mexico State Law School districts may allow students to be released for religious study, but they may also not allow it.
Law Notes
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LifeWise Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 9
Execute the Plan
73
July 23, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
71
May 9, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
71
April 10, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
71
January 4, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
59
December 13, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
59
October 22, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
54
August 13, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
53
July 26, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
52
July 1, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
51
June 20, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
47
June 15, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
47
May 15, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
33
May 11, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
24
May 8, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
13
May 5, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
3
May 1, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
1
April 26, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
 
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