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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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Dayton, OH 45409 Montgomery County
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District Poverty Rate 3.3% (data source)
Non-White Students 19.9% (data source)
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Last Updated October 15, 2025
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Policy Notes
Ohio 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://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3313.6022
Law Notes Ohio's legislature recently passed legislation to allow school districts to pass polices and have no limits on the number of hours students can miss for released time. Waiting on the governor's signature.
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September 27, 2025
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June 15, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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November 19, 2024
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Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
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October 22, 2024
Step 1
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