Signatures
83
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Montana is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Missoula, MT 59808 Missoula County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 6.2% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 19.2% (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 (4)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Hellgate El Intermediate | ||
| Hellgate El Primary Grades | ||
| Hellgate Elem Lower Grades | ||
| Hellgate Middle School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Montana 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 | https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC2657?open_tab=bill |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
83
November 19, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
83
November 13, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
81
October 30, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
75
October 30, 2025
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
71
October 28, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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October 3, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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September 20, 2025
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September 17, 2025
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September 10, 2025
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August 30, 2025
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August 26, 2025
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August 15, 2025
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July 23, 2025
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June 15, 2025
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August 13, 2024
Step 0
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Associated Organizations
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
