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| Location Map | MINNETONKA, MN 55345 Hennepin County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 2.9% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 23.0% (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 (13)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs Elementary | ||
| DEEPHAVEN EDUCATION CENTER | ||
| Deephaven Elementary | ||
| Excelsior Elementary | ||
| Groveland Elementary | ||
| Minnetonka East Middle | ||
| Minnetonka Senior High | ||
| Minnetonka West Middle | ||
| Minnewashta Elementary | ||
| Scenic Heights Elementary | ||
| Shorewood Education Center | ||
| Tonka Online | ||
| Tonka Online K-5 | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Minnesota State Law | School districts may allow students to be released for religious study, but they may also not allow it. |
| Law Notes |
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Launch Steps History
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