Signatures
57
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Virginia is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Rocky Mount, VA 24151 Franklin County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 15.5% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 26.6% (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 (14)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Middle | ||
| Boones Mill Elem | ||
| Burnt Chimney Elem | ||
| Callaway Elem | ||
| Dudley Elem | ||
| Ferrum Elem | ||
| Franklin County High | ||
| Glade Hill Elem | ||
| Henry Elem | ||
| Lee M. Waid Elem | ||
| Rocky Mount Elem | ||
| Snow Creek Elem | ||
| Sontag Elem | ||
| Windy Gap Elem | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
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 |
Local Personel
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
57
November 4, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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October 30, 2025
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
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October 30, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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October 28, 2025
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October 28, 2025
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October 22, 2025
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October 15, 2025
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October 11, 2025
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September 24, 2025
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September 20, 2025
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September 17, 2025
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July 23, 2025
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June 15, 2025
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June 20, 2024
Step 0
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March 17, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
