Signatures
108
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Illinois is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Wheaton, IL 60189 DuPage County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 5.7% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 37.7% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| 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.
Share With Others Click to share
Schools in the District (20)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elem School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Bower Elem School | ||
| Carl Sandburg Elem School | ||
| Clifford Johnson School | ||
| Edison Middle School | ||
| Emerson Elem School | ||
| Franklin Middle School | ||
| Hawthorne Elem School | ||
| Hubble Middle School | ||
| Jefferson Early Childhood Center | ||
| Lincoln Elem School | ||
| Lowell Elem School | ||
| Madison Elem School | ||
| Monroe Middle School | ||
| Pleasant Hill Elem School | ||
| Washington Elementary School | ||
| Wheaton North High School | ||
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | ||
| Whittier Elem School | ||
| Wiesbrook Elem School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Illinois 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 | https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/010500050K26-1.htm |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
Download All Lifewise Personel List
| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Rebecca Lee | rebeccalee@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
108
May 9, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
105
February 9, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
105
November 12, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
105
September 27, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
104
September 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
101
September 10, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
68
August 14, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
67
July 16, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
67
July 9, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
66
June 30, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
64
June 24, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
62
June 20, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
18
June 15, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
18
June 6, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
18
May 17, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
15
March 25, 2024
Enrollment Data
| School Enrollment | Lifewise Enrollment | % | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No enrollment information | |||
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
