Thomaston-Upson County
Step 6 of 10
Obtain School Approval (Step Descriptions)
What Can My School District Do?

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Thomaston, GA 30286 Upson County
Signatures 118
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District Poverty Rate 24.5% (data source)
Non-White Students 46.3% (data source)
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Last Updated October 17, 2025
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Policy Notes
Georgia State Law No state law, federal rulings still apply. School disricts may allow students to be released for religious study or they may also not allow it.
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LifeWise Launch Steps History
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Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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October 17, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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September 27, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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September 23, 2025
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September 21, 2025
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September 19, 2025
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September 1, 2025
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August 30, 2025
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August 27, 2025
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August 13, 2025
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August 4, 2025
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August 4, 2025
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July 27, 2025
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July 17, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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June 13, 2025
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April 22, 2025
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March 20, 2025
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August 24, 2024
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August 13, 2024
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July 26, 2024
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July 17, 2024
Step 0
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March 17, 2024
 
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