Signatures
68
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Wisconsin is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Manitowoc, WI 54221 Manitowoc County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 12.5% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 40.7% (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 (11)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary | ||
| Jackson Elementary | ||
| Jefferson Elementary | ||
| Lincoln High | ||
| Madison Elementary | ||
| McKinley Academy | ||
| Monroe Elementary | ||
| Riverview Early Learning Center | ||
| Riverview Elementary | ||
| Washington Middle | ||
| Wilson Middle | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Wisconsin 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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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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November 16, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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September 9, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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September 9, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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August 26, 2025
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August 14, 2025
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July 23, 2025
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Form a Steering Committee
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June 15, 2025
Step 1
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April 10, 2025
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March 20, 2025
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February 9, 2025
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December 31, 2024
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December 13, 2024
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October 22, 2024
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September 18, 2024
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September 10, 2024
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Associated Organizations
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
