Signatures
144
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Ohio is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Sugar Grove, OH 43155 Fairfield County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 11.5% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 7.3% (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 (2)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Berne Union Elementary School | ||
| Berne Union High 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
144
September 9, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
143
August 11, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
142
March 29, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
141
March 20, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
141
February 2, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
136
January 18, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
135
December 31, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
135
September 26, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
134
September 10, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
133
August 13, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
132
July 9, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
131
June 20, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
128
March 25, 2024
Associated Organizations
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
