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79
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Ohio is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Youngstown, OH 44515 Mahoning County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 18.4% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 30.5% (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 (4)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Austintown Elementary School | ||
| Austintown Intermediate School | ||
| Austintown Middle School | ||
| Fitch High School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Ohio 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. |
| State Law Link | https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3313.6022 |
| Law Notes | Ohio's legislature recently passed legislation to allow school districts to pass polices and have no limits on the number of hours students can miss for released time. Waiting on the governor's signature. |
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Launch Steps History
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Signatures
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Draft a Plan
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November 14, 2025
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October 18, 2025
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Form a Steering Committee
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May 20, 2025
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February 15, 2025
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February 2, 2025
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December 31, 2024
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December 13, 2024
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August 14, 2024
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July 8, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
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June 25, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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Step 0
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Associated Organizations
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
