Signatures
123
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Alabama is a
"May" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Gadsden, AL 35901 Etowah County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 32.4% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 70.2% (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 (15)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Elementary School | ||
| C I T Y Program | ||
| Donehoo Elementary School | ||
| Eura Brown Elementary School | ||
| Floyd Elementary School | ||
| Gadsden City Alternative School | ||
| Gadsden City High School | ||
| Gadsden Middle School | ||
| Litchfield Middle School | ||
| Mitchell Elementary School | ||
| Sansom Middle School | ||
| Therapeutic Academic Program | ||
| Thompson Elementary School | ||
| W E Striplin Elementary School | ||
| Walnut Park Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Alabama State Law | School districts may allow students to be released for religious study, but they may also not allow it. |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
123
November 13, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
122
April 30, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
96
April 10, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
25
October 9, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
June 16, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
