Signatures
105
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Michigan is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | IDA, MI 48140 Monroe County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 6.4% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 5.9% (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 (3)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Ida Elementary School | 2nd, 3rd, 4th | |
| Ida Middle School | 5th, 6th | |
| Ida High School | ||
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 |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Renee Lewis | reneelewis@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
105
December 1, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
104
November 17, 2025
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
103
September 15, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
102
April 30, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
90
February 15, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
90
January 18, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
90
November 30, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
85
October 22, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
76
October 17, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
74
August 23, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
73
April 25, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
72
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. | ||||
