Signatures
60
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Ohio is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Norton, OH 44203 Summit County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 9.8% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 9.2% (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 (3)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Norton Elementary School | ||
| Norton High School | ||
| Norton Middle School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
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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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
60
October 3, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
59
September 14, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
58
August 22, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
57
July 13, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
57
February 15, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
56
January 18, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
55
April 25, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
53
March 29, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
52
March 25, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
