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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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VAN BUREN, AR 72956 Crawford County
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District Poverty Rate 18.6% (data source)
Non-White Students 35.9% (data source)
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Last Updated October 18, 2025
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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.
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