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People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
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Active Schools
| Location Map | PALATKA, FL 32177 Putnam County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 27.1% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 48.7% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 3, 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 (24)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Browning-Pearce Elementary School | ||
| C. H. Price Middle School | ||
| C. L. Overturf Jr 6th Grade Center | ||
| Crescent City High School | ||
| George C. Miller Jr. Middle School | ||
| Interlachen Elementary School | ||
| Interlachen High School | ||
| James A. Long Elementary School | ||
| Mellon Elementary School | ||
| MELLON LEARNING CENTER | ||
| Melrose Elementary School | ||
| Middleton-Burney Elementary School | ||
| Ochwilla Elementary School | ||
| Palatka High School | ||
| Putnam Academy Of Arts And Sciences | ||
| Putnam Edge High School | ||
| Putnam Virtual Franchise | ||
| Putnam Virtual Instruction Program | ||
| Putnam Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) | ||
| Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School | ||
| Robert H. Jenkins Junior Middle | ||
| Teen Parent Pk Child Care Program | ||
| The Children's Reading Center | ||
| William D. Moseley Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Florida 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. |
| State Law Link | http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statuTes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=1000-1099/1003/Sections/1003.21.html |
| Law Notes | (b) Each district school board, in accordance with rules of the State Board of Education, shall adopt policies authorizing a parent to request and be granted permission for absence of a student from school for: 1. Religious instruction or religious holidays. |
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Launch Steps History
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Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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November 24, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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November 16, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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Form a Steering Committee
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Step 1
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