Signatures
132
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Texas is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | WACO, TX 76701 McLennan County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 30.1% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 92.2% (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 (24)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista El | ||
| Bell's Hill El | ||
| BRAZOS H S | ||
| Brook Avenue El | ||
| Cedar Ridge El | ||
| Cesar Chavez Middle | ||
| CHALLENGE ACADEMY | ||
| Crestview El | ||
| Dean Highland El | ||
| G L WILEY OPPORTUNITY CENTER | ||
| G W Carver Middle | ||
| Hillcrest Pds Magnet | ||
| Indian Spring Middle | ||
| J H Hines El | ||
| Kendrick El | ||
| Lake Air Montessori School | ||
| Mountainview El | ||
| Parkdale El | ||
| Provident Heights El | ||
| South Waco El | ||
| Tennyson Middle | ||
| University H S | ||
| Waco H S | ||
| West Avenue El | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
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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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 5
Draft a Plan
132
October 30, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
129
October 25, 2025
Step 4
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October 12, 2025
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September 28, 2025
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September 25, 2025
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September 19, 2025
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September 16, 2025
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September 12, 2025
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Draft a Plan
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July 23, 2025
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May 20, 2025
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February 15, 2025
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February 2, 2025
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December 13, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
111
September 18, 2024
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August 23, 2024
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August 13, 2024
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July 26, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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July 8, 2024
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June 20, 2024
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87
May 7, 2024
Step 4
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March 29, 2024
Step 3
Raise $500
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March 25, 2024
Associated Organizations
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
