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State Law
Missouri is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050 Jackson County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 15.2% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 49.3% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 2, 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 (31)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Mallinson Elementary | ||
| Bingham Middle | ||
| Blackburn Elem. | ||
| Bridger Middle | ||
| Bryant Elem. | ||
| Cassell Park Elementary | ||
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle | ||
| Day Treatment | ||
| Fairmount Elem. | ||
| Glendale Elem. | ||
| Hanthorn Early Education | ||
| INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY | ||
| John W. Luff Elem. | ||
| Korte Elem. | ||
| Little Blue Elementary | ||
| Mill Creek Elem. | ||
| Ott Elem. | ||
| Pioneer Ridge Middle | ||
| Procter Elem. | ||
| Randall Elem. | ||
| Santa Fe Trail Elem. | ||
| Spring Branch Elem. | ||
| Sugar Creek Elem. | ||
| Sunshine Center | ||
| Sycamore Hills Elem. | ||
| Thomas Hart Benton Elem. | ||
| Three Trails Elem. | ||
| Truman High | ||
| Van Horn High | ||
| William Chrisman High | ||
| William Southern Elem. | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Missouri 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 |
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