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People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Indiana is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Muncie, IN 47303 Delaware County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 26.6% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 46.0% (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 (11)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| East Washington Academy | 4th, 5th | |
| Grissom Elementary School | ||
| Longfellow Elementary School | ||
| Muncie Area Career Center | ||
| Muncie Central High School | ||
| North View Elementary School | ||
| Northside Middle School | ||
| South View Elementary School | ||
| Southside Middle School | ||
| West View Elementary School | ||
| Youth Opportunity Center | ||
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
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Nancy Smith | nancysmith@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
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Open for Enrollment
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September 13, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
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April 22, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
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March 20, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
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November 19, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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October 22, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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October 6, 2024
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Form a Steering Committee
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September 18, 2024
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Form a Steering Committee
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September 10, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Church of the Living God | 1120 E Washington St Muncie, IN 47305 | https://thecotlg.org/ |
| Church | The Jar Community Church | 216 E Main St Mincie, IN 47305 | https://www.thejar.org/ |
