Signatures
53
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Arkansas is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | BENTON, AR 72015 Saline County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 12.0% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 28.0% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 3, 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 (2)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Benton High School | ||
| Caldwell Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Arkansas 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 8
Train Your Team
53
October 28, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
53
August 8, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
52
July 23, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
52
June 16, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
51
June 15, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
46
May 9, 2025
Step 1
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April 22, 2025
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April 10, 2025
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March 20, 2025
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March 4, 2025
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October 29, 2024
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October 17, 2024
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October 7, 2024
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September 26, 2024
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September 17, 2024
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September 10, 2024
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August 23, 2024
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July 26, 2024
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July 10, 2024
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April 26, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
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March 17, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Cross Roads MBC | 10019 Lilly Drive Benton, AR 72015 | https://crmbc.churchcenter.com |
