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Worthington board schedules substantive review of release‑time religious‑instruction policy; requests Lifewise curriculum
Summary
Board’s policy committee flagged Policy 05/2023 (release time for religious instruction) for full board discussion; members asked for Lifewise’s curriculum and legal guidance before a Nov. 13 discussion and pledged no vote at that meeting.
The Worthington Schools board’s policy committee told trustees on Oct. 20 that it will bring a substantive discussion about Policy 05/2023 (release time for religious instruction) to the full board, and requested curriculum materials and legal review in advance.
Why it matters: The policy governs whether and how students can be released during the school day for off‑site religious instruction. The committee said it wants to reconcile the district’s written policy language with local practice and to review curriculum content cited by community members before any decision or formal vote.
What the board asked…
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