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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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Newport News, VA 23606 Newport News City
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District Poverty Rate 23.5% (data source)
Non-White Students 80.8% (data source)
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Last Updated October 15, 2025
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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.
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LifeWise Launch Steps History
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Step 7
Recruit Your Team
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October 12, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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March 29, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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October 7, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
212
September 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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July 26, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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June 20, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
176
June 11, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
168
June 6, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
168
May 14, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
167
May 11, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
166
April 25, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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April 4, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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March 25, 2024
 
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