Johnston Comm School District
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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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Johnston, IA 50131 Polk County
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District Poverty Rate 6.4% (data source)
Non-White Students 34.4% (data source)
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Last Updated October 18, 2025
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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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