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Resident says Lifewise Academy should not hold religious instruction on campus during school hours
Summary
A resident urged the board to block Lifewise Academy from conducting religious classes on campus during the school day, citing provisions of the Arizona Constitution and concerns about fairness, inclusion and lost instructional time; the comment was received during public comment with no board action taken.
During the meeting's public-comment period on June 10, resident Bill Applegate urged the Casa Grande Elementary District governing board to prohibit Lifewise Academy from holding religious classes on campus during school hours.
Applegate began by citing the state constitution: "The Arizona constitution is crystal clear. Article 2 section 12 states that no public money or property shall be…
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