Hamilton Community Schools
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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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HAMILTON, MI 49419 Allegan County
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District Poverty Rate 6.1% (data source)
Non-White Students 14.0% (data source)
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Last Updated October 18, 2025
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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.
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LifeWise Launch Steps History
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Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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October 18, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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October 2, 2025
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
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October 2, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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September 27, 2025
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September 21, 2025
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September 18, 2025
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March 20, 2025
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March 4, 2025
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February 15, 2025
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December 31, 2024
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June 16, 2024
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