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State Law
Tennessee is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Kingsport, TN 37660 Sullivan County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 18.4% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 22.9% (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 (12)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | ||
| Andrew Jackson Elementary School | ||
| Andrew Johnson Elementary School | ||
| Dobyns - Bennett High School | ||
| George Washington Elementary School | ||
| John Adams Elementary School | ||
| John F. Kennedy Elementary School | ||
| John Sevier Middle School | ||
| Palmer Early Learning Center | ||
| Ross N. Robinson Middle School | ||
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School | ||
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
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 |
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