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State Law
Illinois is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Joliet, IL 60435 Will County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 21.8% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 92.6% (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 (22)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| A O Marshall Elem School | ||
| Carl Sandburg Elementary | ||
| Dirksen Junior High School | ||
| Edna Keith Elem School | ||
| Eisenhower Academy | ||
| Farragut Elem School | ||
| Forest Park Individual Ed School | ||
| Gompers Junior High School | ||
| Hufford Junior High School | ||
| Isaac Singleton Elem Sch | ||
| Lynne Thigpen Elem School | ||
| M J Cunningham Elem Sch | ||
| Marycrest Early Childhood Center | ||
| Pershing Elem School | ||
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | ||
| T E Culbertson Elem School | ||
| Taft Elementary School | ||
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School | ||
| Thompson Instructional Center | ||
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm | ||
| Will Co Detention Center 6-8 | ||
| Woodland Elem School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Illinois 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://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/010500050K26-1.htm |
| Law Notes |
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