"LifeWise Academy is a Christian nonprofit program based in Hilliard, Ohio, that offers Bible-based instruction to public school students during the school day. Yes, that's right! Bible-based instruction during public school hours! LifeWise gets away with this due to their "released time or release-time religious instruction" laws, which allow students to leave their public school campus for religious instruction during the school day, provided certain conditions are met."
"To be legal, "released time" programs must generally meet these criteria: Classes occur off school property (e.g., in a church or other offsite location) and they also must be privately funded - i.e., no use of government or public school funds. Lastly, of course, parental permission is required for any student to attend. According to their website, the LifeWise curriculum is done chronologically, guiding students through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation over multiple years."
A parent refused to sign a permission slip for her kindergartener to attend LifeWise Academy and reports her child has been singled out and came home crying. LifeWise Academy is a Christian nonprofit from Hilliard, Ohio that provides Bible-based instruction to public school students during school hours using released-time laws. Released-time programs must generally occur off school property, be privately funded, and obtain parental permission. The LifeWise curriculum runs chronologically through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation across multiple years and emphasizes Bible stories, character development, moral and spiritual growth, and Christian values. Materials are designed for church and community volunteers.
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