Signatures
58
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Mississippi is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Picayune, MS 39466 Pearl River County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 27.5% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 44.7% (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 (11)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION | ||
| Early Head Start Nicholson | ||
| Early Head Start Rosa Street | ||
| Nicholson Elementary School | ||
| Picayune Junior High School | ||
| Picayune Memorial High School | ||
| PMHS CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER | ||
| Roseland Park Elementary School | ||
| South Side Elementary School | ||
| South Side Lower Elementary School | ||
| West Side Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Mississippi State Law | No state law, federal rulings still apply. School disricts may allow students to be released for religious study or they may also not allow it. |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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Launch Steps History
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Form a Steering Committee
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October 24, 2025
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August 8, 2025
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August 8, 2025
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
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August 4, 2025
Step 1
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Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
