WaNee Released Time Christian Education

– Recognizes and reinforces the constitutionally protected right of parents to direct the religious upbringing of their children. Parents have the option of permitting their children to receive religious training as part of their general education.

– Allows public school students to experience 30 minutes a week in Biblical instruction.

– It’s nondenominational.

– Teaches God’s Word.

– Reinforces life skills that are taught within the schools, through Bible stories and Scripture passages.

– It’s legal according to Indiana State Law 20-8.1-322 which states in part: “When the parent of a child who is enrolled in a public school makes a written request, the principal may permit a child to attend a school for religious instruction which is conducted by a church or an organization for religious instruction and incorporated under the laws of Indiana.”

– It’s also Constitutional. In the 1952 decision of Zorach vs. Clauson, 343 US, Justice Douglas wrote in part: “When the state encourages religious instruction or cooperation with religious authorities by adjusting the schedule of public events to sectarian needs, it follows the best of our traditions. For in then respects the religious nature of our people and accommodates the public service to their spiritual needs.”

– It’s also an opportunity for the home, church and school to work together for the betterment of the students.