Signatures
81
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Illinois is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Roanoke, IL 61561 Woodford County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 6.6% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 8.9% (data source) |
| NCES Link | NCES District Info |
| Last Updated | December 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sowers Elementary School | 3rd, 4th | |
| Roanoke-Benson High School | ||
| Roanoke-Benson 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 |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
81
October 27, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
81
September 11, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
79
July 18, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
79
June 13, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
78
June 5, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
70
May 9, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
57
March 4, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
52
February 15, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
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November 30, 2024
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September 10, 2024
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August 23, 2024
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August 14, 2024
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June 20, 2024
Step 1
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May 1, 2024
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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. | ||||
