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98
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Illinois is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
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| Location Map | Normal, IL 61761 McLean County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 7.3% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 43.4% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 2, 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 (24)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | 11th, 12th | |
| Benjamin Elem School | ||
| Brigham Elementary | ||
| Carlock Elem School | ||
| Cedar Ridge Elem School | ||
| Chiddix Jr High School | ||
| Colene Hoose Elem School | ||
| Eugene Field School | ||
| Fairview Elem School | ||
| Fox Creek Elementary School | ||
| Glenn Elem School | ||
| Grove Elementary School | ||
| Hudson Elem School | ||
| Kingsley Jr High School | ||
| Normal Community West High School | ||
| Northpoint Elementary School | ||
| Oakdale Elem School | ||
| Parkside Elementary School | ||
| Parkside Jr High School | ||
| Pepper Ridge Elementary School | ||
| Prairieland Elementary School | ||
| Sugar Creek Elem School | ||
| Towanda Elem School | ||
| Ybmc Charter Sch | ||
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 |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 9
Execute the Plan
98
October 30, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
97
April 22, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
97
November 6, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
96
October 7, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
94
September 18, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
88
September 10, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
86
August 30, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
84
August 24, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
55
July 9, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
55
July 1, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
54
June 24, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
22
June 20, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
