Freedom From Religion Foundation asks Ohio school district to stop religious time on school property

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 649

Last Updated: 5 days, 20 hours ago

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The Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking a Northwest Ohio school district to stop letting a religious release time program operate on school property.

LifeWise Academy has been renting a room in Elmwood Local Schools’ Community Center during the school day since September 2022, according to a letter Freedom From Religion Foundation Staff Attorney Sammi Lawrence sent to Elmwood Schools Superintendent Tony Borton on Feb. 18.

“A concerned community member reports that the …

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