Bedford Co Pblc Schs
Step 9 of 10
Execute the Plan (Step Descriptions)
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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Bedford, VA 24523 Bedford County
Signatures 369
Lifewise Website Lifewise Website
District Poverty Rate 11.0% (data source)
Non-White Students 21.6% (data source)
NCES Link NCES District Info
Last Updated October 16, 2025
Enrollment Stats
School Enrollment
535 students

All students in grades open to enroll in Lifewise

Lifewise Enrollment
Not known
School/district enrollment numbers from https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
School Buildings and Grades
School Grades Period
Liberty Middle 6th, 7th, 8th
State Law and School Board Policy
School District Policy
Policy Notes
Virginia 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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LifeWise Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 9
Execute the Plan
369
July 28, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
362
May 20, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
357
August 14, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
351
July 25, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
350
July 17, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
349
July 8, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
320
June 30, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
287
June 25, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
56
June 20, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
54
May 14, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
54
May 11, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
54
April 26, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
 
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