Signatures
481
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Ohio is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Newark, OH 43055 Licking County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 19.2% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 18.5% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 3, 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 (14)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Elementary School | 4th, 5th | |
| Carson Elementary School | 4th, 5th | |
| Cherry Valley Elementary School | 4th, 5th | |
| Hillview Elementary School | 4th, 5th | |
| John Clem Elementary School | 4th, 5th | |
| Legend Elementary | 4th, 5th | |
| Mcguffey Elementary School | 4th, 5th | |
| Headstart Eastland | ||
| Heritage Middle School | ||
| Liberty Middle School | ||
| Little Learners Preschool | ||
| Newark Digital Academy | ||
| Newark High School | ||
| Wilson 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 | Adrienne Tice | adriennetice@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
481
September 9, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
481
April 27, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
476
March 4, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
475
February 2, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
472
January 18, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
470
January 4, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
469
December 31, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
469
September 27, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
468
September 18, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
467
September 9, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
466
August 1, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
465
June 30, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
464
June 20, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
460
May 7, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
459
May 2, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
457
April 26, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
454
April 4, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
453
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. | ||||
