Signatures
52
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
North Carolina is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Murphy, NC 28906 Cherokee County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 22.5% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 16.9% (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 (5)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Middle | ||
| Hiwassee Dam High | ||
| Murphy Middle | ||
| The Oaks Academy | ||
| Tri-County Early College High | ||
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 |
Local Personel
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Launch Steps History
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November 13, 2025
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November 7, 2025
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December 13, 2024
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Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
