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56
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Iowa is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
| Location Map | Urbandale, IA 50322 Polk County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 9.2% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 35.8% (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 (8)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Jensen Elementary School | ||
| Karen Acres Elementary School | ||
| Olmsted Elementary School | ||
| Rolling Green Elementary School | ||
| Urbandale High School | ||
| Urbandale Middle School | ||
| Valerius Elementary School | ||
| Webster Elementary School | ||
No class schedule info. LifeWise classes are not open for enrollment.
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
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Step 8
Train Your Team
56
September 30, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
55
August 15, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
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August 7, 2025
Step 5
Draft a Plan
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July 23, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
51
June 15, 2025
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
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April 22, 2025
Step 1
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April 10, 2025
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March 29, 2025
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