Elkins School District
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Obtain School Approval (Step Descriptions)
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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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ELKINS, AR 72727 Washington County
Signatures 148
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District Poverty Rate 10.6% (data source)
Non-White Students 16.7% (data source)
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Last Updated October 19, 2025
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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.
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LifeWise Launch Steps History
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Signatures
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Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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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
 
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