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55
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Michigan is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 Kent County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 3.8% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 23.7% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 1, 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 (18)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Elementary School | ||
| Ada Vista Elementary School | ||
| Central High School | ||
| Central Middle School | ||
| Central Woodlands 56 School | ||
| Collins Elementary School | ||
| Eastern High School | ||
| Eastern Middle School | ||
| Forest Hills Transition Center | ||
| Goodwillie Environmental School | ||
| Knapp Forest Elementary School | ||
| Meadow Brook Elementary School | ||
| Northern High School | ||
| Northern Hills Middle School | ||
| Northern Trails 56 School | ||
| Orchard View Elementary School | ||
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | ||
| Thornapple Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Michigan 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. |
| Law Notes |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 8
Train Your Team
55
October 28, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
55
September 9, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
52
August 20, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
52
July 23, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
44
June 15, 2025
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March 4, 2025
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February 2, 2025
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December 31, 2024
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December 13, 2024
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December 5, 2024
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August 2, 2024
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June 20, 2024
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April 26, 2024
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April 4, 2024
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March 25, 2024
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
