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268
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Indiana is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Fishers, IN 46038 Hamilton County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 4.5% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 34.8% (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.
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Schools in the District (20)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Brooks School Elementary | 1st, 3rd | |
| Fall Creek Elementary School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th | |
| Fishers Elementary School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th | |
| Southeastern Elementary School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th | |
| Thorpe Creek Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th | |
| Cumberland Road Elem School | ||
| Durbin Elementary School | ||
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | ||
| Fishers High School | ||
| Fishers Junior High School | ||
| FOCUS Program | ||
| Geist Elementary School | ||
| Hamilton Southeastern Hs | ||
| Harrison Parkway Elementary School | ||
| Lantern Road Elementary School | ||
| New Britton Elementary School | ||
| Riverside Intermediate School | ||
| Riverside Junior High | ||
| Sand Creek Elementary | ||
| Sand Creek Intermediate School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Indiana 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://iga.in.gov/laws/2025/ic/titles/20#20-33-2-19 |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Larry Renihan | larryrenihan@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
268
November 15, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
267
November 14, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
267
January 4, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
262
November 30, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
0
November 19, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
262
October 17, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
262
August 23, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
259
August 13, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
245
August 1, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
124
July 25, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
118
July 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
114
July 10, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
106
July 1, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
93
June 25, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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June 20, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
63
June 6, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
63
May 17, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
59
May 14, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
58
May 10, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
56
May 7, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
54
May 4, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
53
May 2, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
33
April 25, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
19
March 29, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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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. | ||||
