Signatures
55
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Indiana is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Topeka, IN 46571 LaGrange County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 9.2% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 5.1% (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 (5)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka Elementary School | K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th | |
| Meadowview Elementary School | ||
| Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch | ||
| Westview Elementary School | ||
| Westview Jr-Sr High 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 |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 8
Train Your Team
55
September 26, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
55
May 9, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
54
January 18, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
52
November 19, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
51
November 6, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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October 9, 2024
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September 27, 2024
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August 14, 2024
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July 25, 2024
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July 16, 2024
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June 20, 2024
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May 10, 2024
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April 26, 2024
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March 25, 2024
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
