Signatures
370
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Virginia is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Bedford, VA 24523 Bedford County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 11.0% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 21.6% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 2, 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 (19)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle | 6th, 7th, 8th | |
| BEDFORD COUNTY ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER | ||
| Bedford Elem | ||
| Bedford Primary | ||
| Big Island Elem | ||
| Boonsboro Elem | ||
| Forest Elem | ||
| Goodview Elem | ||
| GOVERNOR'S HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY | ||
| Huddleston Elem | ||
| Liberty High | ||
| Montvale Elem | ||
| New London Academy Elem | ||
| Otter River Elem | ||
| Staunton River High | ||
| Staunton River Middle | ||
| Stewartsville Elem | ||
| SUSIE G. GIBSON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER | ||
| Thomas Jefferson Elem | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Virginia 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
370
December 2, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
369
October 21, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
369
July 28, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
362
May 20, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
357
August 14, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
351
July 25, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
350
July 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
349
July 8, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
320
June 30, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
287
June 25, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
56
June 20, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
54
May 14, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
54
May 11, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
54
April 26, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
