Signatures
88
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Tennessee is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Jackson, TN 38305 Madison County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 26.4% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 74.5% (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 (25)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Elementary School | ||
| Andrew Jackson Elementary School | ||
| Arlington Elementary School | ||
| Community Montessori School | ||
| Denmark Elementary | ||
| East Elementary School | ||
| Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary | ||
| Jackson Academic STEAM Academy | ||
| Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary | ||
| Jackson Central Merry High School | ||
| Jackson Central Merry Middle School | ||
| Jackson Central-Merry Early College High | ||
| Liberty Technology Magnet High School | ||
| Lincoln Elementary School | ||
| Madison Academic Magnet High School | ||
| North Parkway Middle School | ||
| North Side High School | ||
| Northeast Middle School | ||
| Parkview Prep Academy | ||
| Pope School | ||
| Rose Hill School | ||
| South Elementary | ||
| South Side High School | ||
| Thelma Barker Elementary | ||
| West-Bemis Middle School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Tennessee 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. |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 8
Train Your Team
88
August 27, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
87
June 15, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
87
May 20, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
87
April 22, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
87
July 22, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
June 16, 2024
Associated Organizations
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
