Signatures
106
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Illinois is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Morton, IL 61550 Tazewell County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 4.0% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 11.6% (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 (7)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Grundy Elem School | 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th | |
| Jefferson Elem School | ||
| Lettie Brown Elementary School | ||
| Lincoln Elem School | ||
| Morton Academy | ||
| Morton High School | ||
| Morton Jr High School | ||
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 |
Local Personel
Download All Lifewise Personel List
| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Nathan Fay | nathanfay@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
106
September 17, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
104
June 14, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
102
March 20, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
99
December 31, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
99
September 10, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
98
August 23, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
90
August 2, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
88
July 26, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
85
July 22, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
85
July 8, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
84
June 30, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
83
June 20, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
58
June 15, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
58
June 11, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
57
May 10, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
57
May 8, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
54
May 5, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
51
May 1, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
50
April 26, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
12
March 29, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
11
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. | ||||
