Signatures
72
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Ohio is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Bellbrook, OH 45305 Greene County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 5.1% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 16.5% (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Creek Intermediate School | 3rd, 4th, 5th | |
| Stephen Bell Elementary School | 1st, 2nd | |
| Bellbrook High School | ||
| Bellbrook 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 | Stephanie Grimes | stephaniegrimes@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
72
October 15, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
72
August 15, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
72
March 20, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
71
January 18, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
71
November 12, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
59
October 22, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
55
October 7, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
29
September 26, 2024
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September 17, 2024
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August 23, 2024
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June 30, 2024
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June 20, 2024
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May 21, 2024
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April 25, 2024
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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. | ||||
