Arise is 100% legal and authorized. We are a released time program that abides by Indiana Code 20-33-2-19. Released time honors the doctrine of separation of church and state by adhering to the guidelines established by the U.S. Supreme Court decision Zorach v. Clauson (1952). Released time programs across the country honor three basic guidelines:​
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The program must take place off school grounds.
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No taxpayer funding may be used.
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Student attendance is completely voluntary with written parental consent.
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Arise is a member of School Ministries, a national organization supporting released time programs.