Signatures
216
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Iowa is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Iowa City, IA 52245 Johnson County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 11.3% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 48.1% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 4, 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 (29)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Buford Garner Elementary | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th | |
| James Van Allen Elementary School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Liberty High School | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Penn Elementary School | K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th | |
| Alexander Elementary | ||
| Bohumil Shimek Elementary School | ||
| Central Elementary School | ||
| Christine Grant Elementary | ||
| Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School | ||
| Ernest Horn Elementary School | ||
| Grant Wood Elementary School | ||
| Helen Lemme Elementary School | ||
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School | ||
| Hills Elementary School | ||
| Horace Mann Elementary School | ||
| ICCSD PK-12 Online Learning Program | ||
| Iowa City High School | ||
| Kirkwood Elementary School | ||
| Lincoln Elementary School | ||
| Longfellow Elementary School | ||
| Mark Twain Elementary | ||
| Norman Borlaug Elementary School | ||
| North Central Junior High School | ||
| Northwest Junior High School | ||
| Robert Lucas Elementary School | ||
| Southeast Junior High School | ||
| Weber Elementary | ||
| West Senior High School | ||
| Wickham Elementary | ||
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 | Randal Jones | randaljones@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Bev Snakenberg | Yes | |
| Teacher | Rob Kinney | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
216
March 28, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
195
January 18, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
188
November 19, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
185
August 30, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
171
August 13, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
163
July 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
162
July 9, 2024
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Obtain School Approval
161
July 1, 2024
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157
June 24, 2024
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Obtain School Approval
151
June 20, 2024
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141
May 20, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
139
May 17, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
138
May 14, 2024
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May 11, 2024
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May 7, 2024
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May 5, 2024
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May 1, 2024
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April 4, 2024
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March 29, 2024
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March 25, 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. | ||||
