Signatures
77
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Ohio is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Massillon, OH 44646 Stark County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 5.4% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 17.0% (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 (5)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Elementary School | 4th | |
| Lake Cable Elementary School | 4th | |
| Sauder Elementary School | 4th | |
| Jackson High School | ||
| Jackson Memorial Middle School | ||
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. |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Bruce Jacobsen | brucejacobsen@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
77
October 11, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
76
May 20, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
69
March 20, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
69
February 2, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
69
November 30, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
63
November 6, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
56
August 2, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
55
July 9, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
54
July 1, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
50
June 20, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
46
June 11, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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May 20, 2024
Step 1
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April 25, 2024
Step 1
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April 4, 2024
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March 29, 2024
Step 1
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March 25, 2024
Enrollment Data
| School Enrollment | Lifewise Enrollment | % | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No enrollment information | |||
Lifewise enrollment numbers come from social media, newsletters, press, and public record requests. Contact RPS with enrollment numbers.
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
