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People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Florida is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | LAKE CITY, FL 32055 Columbia County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 20.1% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 40.2% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 1, 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 (18)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Academy | ||
| Columbia City Elementary School | ||
| Columbia High School | ||
| Columbia Virtual Franchise | ||
| Columbia Virtual Instruction Program | ||
| Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) | ||
| Eastside Elementary School | ||
| Five Points Elementary School | ||
| Fort White Elementary School | ||
| Fort White High School | ||
| Lake City Middle School | ||
| Niblack Elementary School | ||
| PATHWAYS ACADEMY | ||
| Pinemount Elementary School | ||
| PREK ESE | ||
| Richardson Sixth Grade Academy | ||
| Summers Elementary School | ||
| Westside Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Florida State Law | Schools are required to allow students to be released for religious programs. This does not mean schools do not have the ability to create policies that protect the school's instruction time. |
| State Law Link | http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statuTes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=1000-1099/1003/Sections/1003.21.html |
| Law Notes | (b) Each district school board, in accordance with rules of the State Board of Education, shall adopt policies authorizing a parent to request and be granted permission for absence of a student from school for: 1. Religious instruction or religious holidays. |
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
