Signatures
83
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
North Dakota is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Bismarck, ND 58501 Burleigh County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 6.3% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 24.0% (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 (15)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| BISMARCK ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL ACADEMY | ||
| BISMARCK HIGH VIRTUAL ACADEMY | ||
| BISMARCK MIDDLE VIRTUAL ACADEMY | ||
| Centennial Elementary School | ||
| ELK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||
| Legacy High School | ||
| Liberty Elementary School | ||
| Lincoln Elementary School | ||
| Prairie Rose Elementary School | ||
| Robert Place Miller Elementary School | ||
| SILVER RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||
| South Central Alternative High School | ||
| Sunrise Elementary School | ||
| Victor Solheim Elementary School | ||
| Will-Moore Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| North Dakota 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. |
| Law Notes |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
83
November 25, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
83
October 27, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
83
October 19, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
82
October 15, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
81
October 11, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
80
October 9, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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October 8, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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October 5, 2025
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
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October 4, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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October 2, 2025
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September 29, 2025
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September 27, 2025
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September 26, 2025
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September 19, 2025
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September 16, 2025
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July 23, 2025
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February 2, 2025
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December 31, 2024
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May 14, 2024
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April 26, 2024
Step 0
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March 17, 2024
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
