Signatures
105
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Iowa is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Hastings, IA 51540 Mills County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 11.4% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 8.6% (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 (2)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| East Mills Elementary School | 1st, 2nd | |
| East Mills Jr-Sr High School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Iowa 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://legiscan.com/IA/text/HF870/id/3214464 |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Roberta Walker | robertawalker@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
105
September 11, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
105
February 2, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
102
November 6, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
102
September 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
101
September 10, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
99
August 23, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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August 13, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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August 1, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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July 26, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
72
July 17, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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July 9, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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July 1, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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June 25, 2024
Step 5
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June 20, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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June 15, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
45
June 6, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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May 17, 2024
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May 14, 2024
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May 10, 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. | ||||
