Signatures
91
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
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Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Richmond, IN 47374 Wayne County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 25.7% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 38.8% (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 (10)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Crestdale Elementary School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th | |
| Westview Elementary School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th | |
| Charles Elementary School | ||
| Community Youth Services | ||
| Dennis Intermediate School | ||
| Fairview Elementary School | ||
| Julia E. Test Intermediate School | ||
| Richmond High School | ||
| Starr Elementary School | ||
| Vaile Elementary 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 |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
91
October 15, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
90
July 23, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
71
April 30, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
71
March 20, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
69
January 18, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
66
December 5, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
63
November 19, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
62
October 22, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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October 9, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
60
September 26, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
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September 17, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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September 10, 2024
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August 30, 2024
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July 31, 2024
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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. | ||||
