Simi Valley Unified
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Location Map Simi Valley, CA 93065 Ventura County
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District Poverty Rate 9.2% (data source)
Non-White Students 60.2% (data source)
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Last Updated December 3, 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 (26)
School Step Description Grades Period Signatures
Apollo High
Arroyo Elementary
Atherwood Elementary
Berylwood Elementary
Big Springs Elementary
Crestview Elementary
Garden Grove Elementary
Hillside Middle
Hollow Hills Elementary
Justin Early Learners Academy
Katherine Elementary
Knolls Elementary
Madera Elementary
Monte Vista
Mountain View Elementary
Park View Elementary
Royal High
Santa Susana Elementary
Santa Susana High
Simi Valley High
Sinaloa Middle
Township Elementary
Valley View Middle
Vista Elementary
White Oak Elementary
Wood Ranch Elementary
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State Law and School Board Policy
School District Policy
Policy Notes
California State Law School districts may allow students to be released for religious study, but they may also not allow it.
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Launch Steps History
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November 13, 2025
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November 8, 2025
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October 28, 2025
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October 5, 2025
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October 3, 2025
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September 29, 2025
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September 17, 2025
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September 3, 2025
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