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State Law
North Carolina is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Asheville, NC 28806 Buncombe County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 15.8% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 35.3% (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 (26)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Avery's Creek Elementary | ||
| Barnardsville Elementary | ||
| Black Mountain Elementary | ||
| Buncombe County Schools Virtual Academy | ||
| Cane Creek Middle | ||
| Community High School | ||
| Early College | ||
| Eblen Intermediate | ||
| Enka Intermediate | ||
| Enka Middle | ||
| Estes Elementary | ||
| Glen Arden Elementary | ||
| Hominy Valley Elementary | ||
| Koontz Intermediate | ||
| Middle College | ||
| Nesbitt Discovery Academy | ||
| North Buncombe Elementary | ||
| North Buncombe Middle | ||
| North Windy Ridge Intermediate | ||
| Owen Middle | ||
| Reynolds Middle | ||
| Roberson High | ||
| Sand Hill-Venable Elem | ||
| Valley Springs Middle | ||
| West Buncombe Elementary | ||
| Williams Elementary | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| North Carolina 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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Launch Steps History
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Step 5
Draft a Plan
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December 1, 2025
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November 30, 2025
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November 27, 2025
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November 26, 2025
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November 25, 2025
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November 17, 2025
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November 13, 2025
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November 9, 2025
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October 28, 2025
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August 25, 2025
Step 2
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Step 1
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August 1, 2025
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