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State Law
North Carolina is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Forest City, NC 28043 Rutherford County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 19.3% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 31.3% (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 (18)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Chase High School | ||
| Chase Middle School | ||
| Cliffside Elementary School | ||
| East Rutherford High School | ||
| East Rutherford Middle School | ||
| Ellenboro Elementary School | ||
| Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School | ||
| Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School | ||
| Harris Elementary School | ||
| Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School | ||
| Pinnacle Elementary School | ||
| R-S Central High School | ||
| R-S Middle School | ||
| Rutherford Early College High School | ||
| Rutherford Opportunity Center | ||
| Rutherfordton Elementary School | ||
| Spindale Elementary School | ||
| Sunshine Elementary School | ||
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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Associated Organizations
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
