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State Law
Illinois is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Oswego, IL 60543 Kendall County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 5.5% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 52.0% (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 (21)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Bednarcik Junior High School | ||
| Boulder Hill Elem School | ||
| Brokaw Early Learning Center | ||
| Churchill Elem School | ||
| East View Academy School | ||
| Fox Chase Elementary School | ||
| Grande Park Elem Sch | ||
| Homestead Elementary School | ||
| Hunt Club Elem | ||
| Lakewood Creek Elementary | ||
| Long Beach Elem School | ||
| Murphy Junior High School | ||
| Old Post Elementary School | ||
| Oswego East High School | ||
| Oswego High School | ||
| Prairie Point Elem School | ||
| Southbury Elem School | ||
| The Wheatlands Elementary School | ||
| Thompson Jr High School | ||
| Traughber Jr High School | ||
| Wolfs Crossing Elem School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
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 |
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
