🚨 LOUISIANA ALERT: SB112 (Released Time Religious Instruction) A new bill has been introduced in Louisiana that would create the state’s first law explicitly allowing Released Time Religious Instruction (RTRI). Here’s what SB112 actually does — and why it matters. 🟡 First, this is a “may” bill.SB112 allows local school boards to adopt a released-time… Read More

We’re seeing increased public scrutiny around lawmakers who are shaping religion-in-schools policy in Ohio. State Rep. Gary Click has been a key figure in advancing released-time legislation and other religion-related initiatives impacting public education. As conversations continue, one thing remains essential:Transparency. When elected officials shape policies that affect public schools — especially at the intersection… Read More

NEW RESOURCE: RTRI State Law Map is LIVE 🇺🇸 For years, one of the biggest sources of confusion around Released Time Religious Instruction (RTRI) has been this simple question: “Is this even legal in my state?” The answer isn’t simple — because release time laws vary widely across the country. So we built something new.… Read More

📄 Ohio Districts Received New Guidance on Religious Release Time Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) sent guidance to every Ohio school district addressing Released Time Religious Instruction (RTRI) and religious activity in public schools. The letter outlines how districts can:✔ Limit instructional disruption from released-time programs✔ Maintain legal boundaries around religious clubs and adult involvement✔… Read More

Victory for NH Public Education! 🏛️🍎 We are thrilled to share that HB 1628, which sought to mandate “release time” for religious instruction during the school day, has been defeated. The House Education Committee voted unanimously 16-0 to label the bill Inexpedient to Legislate. 💡 What does “Inexpedient to Legislate” (ITL) mean? In New Hampshire,… Read More

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has as sent a formal letter to Elmwood Local Schools (Ohio) regarding released-time religious instruction program Lifewise Academy. For context, SEA has been sharing documentation related to this district in our private community since 2024, including public records about how released-time programming intersects with public school property and resources. We’re… Read More

🛑 GEORGIA ALERT: HB 1352 is Moving Fast! Is religious instruction coming to your child’s public school schedule? HB 1352 (The “Student Character Development Act”) was just introduced in the House, and it aims to change the boundary between church and state in Georgia schools. 🔍 What is HB 1352? Currently, Georgia school districts can… Read More

What class do kids miss for released-time religious instruction? It depends on where you live. This surprises a lot of people…. There is no national rule about when students are pulled from school for released-time religious programs like LifeWise. Because scheduling rules vary widely, some students are pulled from CORE academic instruction while others are… Read More

🚨 Major ruling out of Kentucky — and it has national implications. Today, the Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously struck down a charter school funding law as unconstitutional, ruling that public education funds must stay within the state’s “common school” system unless voters explicitly approve otherwise. The court pointed to something we’ve been saying for years:… Read More

Most people don’t realize LifeWise doesn’t start with a school vote.It starts quietly — parent groups, church meetings, “just informational” sessions. By the time districts hear about it, the groundwork is already laid. That’s why we built this map.Not marketing. Not guesses.Verifiable activity — district by district. Check your area:👉 View original post on Facebook Read More

Christian nationalism isn’t just rhetoric — it shows up in policy. A new PRRI report maps where Christian nationalist ideology is strongest and how it aligns with political power. At the Secular Education Association, we’re watching this closely because public schools are often where ideology becomes law. We’re already seeing it play out through: •… Read More

🚨 In case you missed it: The U.S. Department of Education just released new federal guidance on religion in public schools. Earlier this month, the Department of Education issued updated guidance on constitutionally protected prayer and religious expression in K–12 schools. This guidance outlines how districts are expected to interpret:• Student religious expression• Staff boundaries•… Read More

🚨MISSOURI: A Pattern Worth Watching We’ve published a new investigation into LifeWise organizing in Missouri — and the timeline raises serious transparency questions. Our reporting documents:• Early local organizing tied to church networks• Direct coordination with LifeWise staff and lobbyists• Legislative efforts mirroring national model bills• Overlap between local actors and national advocacy groups This… Read More

Iowa isn’t “next.” It’s already happening. A new deep dive into LifeWise expansion in Iowa shows multiple districts already running programs — and many more in the pipeline. According to the analysis: • Several Iowa districts already have live LifeWise programs • Additional districts are in late-stage rollout • Some projections suggest 20+ active programs… Read More

🚨 This was shared with us by a parent today in our private group. A child brought home a Valentine that directs students to join a religious program — complete with a QR code. Let’s be clear:This isn’t about whether families are religious. It’s about where recruitment is happening. Public schools are supposed to be… Read More