Signatures
119
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Texas is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | ABILENE, TX 79601 Taylor County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 19.2% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 67.0% (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 (30)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Clack Middle | 6th, 7th, 8th | |
| Purcell El | 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Abilene H S | ||
| Academy For Technology Engineering Math & Science | ||
| ADULT LEARNING CTR | ||
| Austin El | ||
| Bassetti El | ||
| Bonham El | ||
| Bowie El | ||
| Cooper H S | ||
| Craig Middle | ||
| CROCKETT EARLY HEADSTART | ||
| DAEP | ||
| DAY NURSERY OF ABILENE | ||
| Dyess El | ||
| Jackson El | ||
| JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER | ||
| Lee El | ||
| Long Early Learning Center | ||
| Madison Middle | ||
| Mann Middle | ||
| Martinez El | ||
| OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH | ||
| Ortiz El | ||
| Reagan El | ||
| TAYLOR COUNTY LEARNING CENTER | ||
| Taylor El | ||
| Thomas El | ||
| Ward El | ||
| WOODSON CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Texas 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 | Tia Throop | tiathroop@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Daniel Mayfield | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
119
March 20, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
118
March 4, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
118
December 31, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
118
September 27, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
0
June 20, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
78
June 6, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
78
May 20, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
72
May 17, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
70
May 14, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
69
May 11, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
64
May 5, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
60
May 2, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
60
April 26, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
25
March 25, 2024
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. | ||||
