Signatures
110
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Iowa is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Riceville, IA 50466 Howard County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 15.7% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 10.2% (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Riceville Elementary School | ||
| Riceville High School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
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 |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
110
September 12, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
109
August 4, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
104
August 3, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
93
August 2, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
54
July 31, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
33
July 24, 2025
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July 23, 2025
Step 1
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June 15, 2025
Step 1
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September 18, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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September 10, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
Associated Organizations
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
