Ohio Religious Release Bill Archives

LifeWise Academy Draws Criticism From Some Ohio Parents, Support From Religious Organizations

LifeWise Academy, a controversial Hilliard-based religious instruction program, enrolls 50,000 students across 29 states — including about 160 Ohio school districts.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal January 20, 2025June 4, 2025

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Ohio Senate Education Committee Plans to Pass School Outing Bill and Expulsions Bill Wednesday

Religious release time mandate for public schools included in House Bill 8

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 18, 2024December 31, 2024

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Religious Release Time Bill Added to Parents’ Bill of Rights During Ohio Senate Education Committee

House Bill 8 passed the Ohio House last summer

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal December 12, 2024January 4, 2025

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Public School Religious Instruction Release Bill Gets Support, Opposition in Ohio Senate Committee

Bill would mandate Ohio public schools to release students for religious instruction time. More than 400 testify

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal November 22, 2024January 1, 2025

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