Sumter
Step 9 of 10
Execute the Plan (Step Descriptions)
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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BUSHNELL, FL 33513 Sumter County
Signatures 228
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District Poverty Rate 20.9% (data source)
Non-White Students 40.7% (data source)
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Last Updated October 16, 2025
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Policy Notes
Florida 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 http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statuTes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=1000-1099/1003/Sections/1003.21.html
Law Notes (b) Each district school board, in accordance with rules of the State Board of Education, shall adopt policies authorizing a parent to request and be granted permission for absence of a student from school for:
1. Religious instruction or religious holidays.
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LifeWise Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 9
Execute the Plan
228
September 19, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
226
July 23, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
224
March 21, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
221
March 4, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
200
February 15, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
147
February 9, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
19
February 2, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
17
January 18, 2025
Step 1
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14
January 6, 2025
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January 4, 2025
Step 1
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12
December 31, 2024
Step 1
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10
October 22, 2024
Step 1
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9
August 2, 2024
Step 1
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5
April 26, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
 
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