Signatures
148
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Arkansas is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | ELKINS, AR 72727 Washington County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 10.6% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 16.7% (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 (4)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Elkins Elem. Primary School | ||
| Elkins Elementary School | ||
| Elkins High School | ||
| Elkins Middle School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Arkansas 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 6
Obtain School Approval
148
March 29, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
124
October 7, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
103
September 27, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
102
September 10, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
97
July 26, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
95
June 30, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
94
June 20, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
80
June 6, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
80
May 7, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
79
May 4, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
75
March 29, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
75
March 25, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
