🚨“MAY” STATE OR “SHALL” STATE? 🚨
Did you know that your state’s wording—just one word—can decide whether public schools must excuse students for religious classes during the school day?
📚 Here’s the breakdown:
✅ “May” States – State law says districts may allow release time for religious instruction. It’s optional. Local school boards can say yes—or no.
✅ “Shall” States – State law requires school districts to adopt a policy that “Shall” allow students to leave or outright indicates that students “Shall” be permitted to leave school for off-site religious study.
❓ “No Law” States – No specific law exists. Local districts make the call, guided by federal court rulings.
🔍 Example: Tennessee’s law says a district may adopt a policy… but later says schools shall excuse students upon parental request—even without a policy. Confusing? You bet. Interpretation matters.
📈 This legal gray area is exactly where LifeWise Academy is stepping in—with a mission to turn “may” into “shall” across the entire country.
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Link below includes document with much more detailed information!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CVN9Dyaa-69g9XS_6Eu1-3I2JSCBKRcP4Nqdl_T_reA/edit?usp=sharing
What people are saying:
- Secular Education Association: Secular Education Association
- Facebook User: They are using all sorts of tricks to insert Christian Nationalism into schools..
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