A national Bible study program is working to launch in Duval County Public Schools, but the proposal is drawing concern from some parents who worry that it will take kids out of class during school hours.

LifeWise Academy is a national program that offers religious instruction to students during the school day. The program operates under a Supreme Court ruling known as Released Time Religious Instruction, which allows students to participate in religious education during school hours if three criteria are met: • The program is privately funded • Instruction takes place off school property • Parents give permission for their children to participate

In practice, students are bused from their school to an off-site location for the religious lessons.

Some parents in Duval County are u

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