Signatures
151
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Indiana is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | LaPorte, IN 46350 LaPorte County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 15.1% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 26.7% (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 (11)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary | 4th | |
| Hailmann Elementary School | 4th | |
| Handley Elementary School | 4th | |
| Indian Trail Elementary School | 4th | |
| Kesling Intermediate School | 5th, 6th | |
| Kingsbury Elementary School | 4th | |
| Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch | 4th | |
| Laporte High School | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Laporte Middle School | 7th, 8th | |
| Riley Elementary School | 4th | |
| Lincoln Elementary School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Indiana 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://iga.in.gov/laws/2025/ic/titles/20#20-33-2-19 |
| Law Notes |
Local Personel
Download All Lifewise Personel List
| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Tonya James | tonyajames@lifewise.org | Yes |
| Teacher | Sara Quiroz | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 10
Open for Enrollment
151
September 3, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
150
January 4, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
147
December 13, 2024
Step 8
Train Your Team
146
October 17, 2024
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
146
June 11, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
104
May 17, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
104
May 14, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
103
May 8, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
101
May 4, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
100
May 2, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
96
April 25, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 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. | ||||
