Signatures
82
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Indiana is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Knox, IN 46534 Starke County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 18.3% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 9.9% (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 (3)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Knox Community Elementary School | 2nd, 3rd | |
| Knox Community High School | ||
| Knox Community Middle 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
Download All Lifewise Personel List
| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Spencer England | spencerengland@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
82
October 20, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
82
August 20, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
82
March 4, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
79
January 5, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
78
September 27, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
77
September 10, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
76
August 29, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
76
August 23, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
68
August 13, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
60
August 1, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
58
July 26, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
55
July 16, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
54
June 20, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
53
May 2, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
51
April 26, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 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. | ||||
