Signatures
180
People who signed Lifewise's petition
State Law
Ohio is a
"Shall" state
Active Schools
Lifewise Enrollment
| Location Map | Tiffin, OH 44883 Seneca County |
| Lifewise Local Program Website | Link (opens in a new tab) |
| District Poverty Rate | 15.4% (data source) |
| Non-White Students | 15.1% (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 (7)
| School | Grades | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Krout 2-3 Elementary | 2nd, 3rd | Library |
| Columbian High School | ||
| Lincoln Pre-Kindergarten School | ||
| Noble 4-5 Elementary | ||
| Tiffin Middle School | ||
| Tornado Academy | ||
| Washington K-1 Elementary School | ||
State Law and School Board Policy
| School District Policy | Policy Matches state/federal law. |
| Policy Link | https://go.boarddocs.com/oh/tiffin/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DH53AV02B2F3 |
| Policy Notes | Requires BCI criminal background checks. |
| Ohio 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://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3313.6022 |
| Law Notes | Ohio's legislature recently passed legislation to allow school districts to pass polices and have no limits on the number of hours students can miss for released time. Waiting on the governor's signature. |
Local Personel
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| Title | Name | Active | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Meghan Sandrock | meghansandrock@lifewise.org | Yes |
Launch Steps History
Step
Description
Signatures
Date
Step 9
Execute the Plan
180
May 20, 2025
Step 8
Train Your Team
179
April 10, 2025
Step 7
Recruit Your Team
178
January 18, 2025
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
178
September 27, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
174
September 10, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
167
August 29, 2024
Step 6
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August 23, 2024
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August 13, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
137
August 1, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
136
July 25, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
135
July 16, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
134
July 8, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
131
June 20, 2024
Step 6
Obtain School Approval
102
June 6, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
102
May 20, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
98
May 17, 2024
Step 5
Draft a Plan
86
May 4, 2024
Step 4
Form a Steering Committee
84
April 4, 2024
Step 2
Join a Kickoff Meeting
83
March 25, 2024
Associated Organizations
| Org Type | Org Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church | Calvary Chapel Tiffin | 180 Summit St Tiffin, OH 44883 | https://calvarychapeltiffin.org/ |
| Church | Grace Community Church | 1515 County Rd 1 Tiffin, OH 44883 | https://ohiograce.com/ |
| Church | Restoration Alliance Church | 2531 OH-100 Tiffin, OH 44883 | https://restoretiffin.com/ |
