Franklin County
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Draft a Plan (Step Descriptions)
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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Russellville, AL 35653 Franklin County
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District Poverty Rate 20.6% (data source)
Non-White Students 23.8% (data source)
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Last Updated October 18, 2025
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Alabama State Law School districts may allow students to be released for religious study, but they may also not allow it.
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Step 5
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October 18, 2025
Step 4
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October 8, 2025
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October 5, 2025
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October 1, 2025
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September 20, 2025
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August 22, 2025
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August 20, 2025
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Step 1
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