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Parents urge district to limit release-time religious instruction after Lifewise concerns raised
Summary
Two public commenters urged Peninsula School District to restrict release-time religious instruction (RTRI) and questioned materials used by Lifewise, saying some answers stigmatize LGBTQ students; the board took no immediate policy vote but noted concerns will be considered.
Two members of the public used the board’s public-comment period on April 21 to press the Peninsula School District to act on release-time religious instruction (RTRI) and materials from Lifewise.
Stephanie Keane told the board she views Lifewise as "a religious organization parading as a character education" program and raised objections to specific sample answers in the group's materials. Keane said certain responses on topics such as honoring parents, unmarried couples and gender expression were harmful to children and stigmatized queer youth. "The answers to the questions on gender expression and queer identity provide even more fear and…
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