Signatures
75
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Tennessee is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Newport, TN 37821 Cocke County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 24.9% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 10.6% (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 (12)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Cosby Elementary | K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Cosby High School | 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Edgemont Elementary | K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th | |
| Grassy Fork Elementary | K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th | |
| Northwest Elementary | K, 1st, 2nd | |
| Bridgeport Elementary | ||
| Centerview Elementary | ||
| Cocke Co Adult High School | ||
| Cocke Co High School | ||
| Del Rio Elementary | ||
| Parrottsville Elementary | ||
| Smoky Mountain Elementary | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Tennessee 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. |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | David Boney | davidboney@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Bobbie Peck | Yes | |
| Teacher | Carol Adams | Yes | |
| Teacher | Donald Adams | Yes | |
| Teacher | Enid Roach | Yes | |
| Teacher | Lula Jean Hartsell | Yes | |
| Teacher | Ronald Houston | Yes | |
| Teacher | Terry Burkholder | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
75
October 10, 2023
Enrollment Data
| School Enrollment | Lifewise Enrollment | % | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No enrollment information | |||
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
