Signatures
56
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Ohio is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Minerva, OH 44657 Stark County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 13.5% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 5.2% (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 (3)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Minerva Elementary School | 1st | |
| Minerva Middle School | 6th, 7th | |
| Minerva High 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. |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
56
October 8, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
56
August 22, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
56
April 30, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
56
March 4, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
56
September 27, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
55
September 10, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
54
August 23, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
54
July 31, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
54
July 26, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
51
July 16, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
37
July 10, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
35
July 1, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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June 24, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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June 20, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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May 5, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
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March 17, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Great Trail Community Church of God | 16561 Liberty Church St SE Minerva, OH 44657 | https://greattrailcommunitycog.weebly.com/ |
| Church | Hope Community | 133 Bonnieview Ave Minerva, OH 44657 | https://www.hopecommunityonline.org/ |
