Signatures
345
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Georgia is a
"No Law" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Thomaston, GA 30286 Upson County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 24.5% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 46.3% (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Upson-Lee Elementary School | ||
| Upson-Lee High School | ||
| Upson-Lee Middle School | ||
| Upson-Lee Primary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| 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. |
| Law Notes |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
345
November 30, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
344
November 19, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
342
November 13, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
339
October 17, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
118
September 27, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
107
September 23, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
105
September 21, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
103
September 19, 2025
Step 4
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September 16, 2025
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101
September 13, 2025
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September 9, 2025
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September 5, 2025
Step 4
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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 25, 2025
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August 18, 2025
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August 13, 2025
Step 4
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August 4, 2025
Step 4
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August 4, 2025
Step 4
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July 27, 2025
Step 4
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July 24, 2025
Step 4
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July 23, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
59
July 21, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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July 20, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
51
July 17, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
34
June 13, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
33
April 22, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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March 20, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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August 24, 2024
Step 1
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August 13, 2024
Step 1
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3
July 26, 2024
Step 1
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July 17, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
