Signatures
135
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Iowa is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Chariton, IA 50049 Lucas County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 18.9% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 8.3% (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 (4)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Chariton High School | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Chariton Middle School | ||
| Columbus Elementary School | ||
| Van Allen Elementary School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | |
| Policy Notes | |
| Iowa 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://legiscan.com/IA/text/HF870/id/3214464 |
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Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 9
Execute the Plan
135
November 26, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
134
November 22, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
132
November 20, 2025
Step 9
Execute the Plan
131
September 26, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
120
August 8, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
114
June 20, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
104
June 4, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
104
May 9, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
96
April 30, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
9
March 29, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
7
March 20, 2025
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
6
October 17, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
5
September 27, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
3
September 9, 2024
Step 1
Collect 50 Signatures
1
July 16, 2024
Step 0
No Progress
0
March 17, 2024
Associated Organizations
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| Submit churches, businesses and non-profits that support Lifewise. | ||||
