A released time program is one in which students are released from school to attend religious classes off school premises. Participating students must have permission from their parents.
Nonparticipating students remain in school.
Sample Scenarios 1. While a school may choose to enact a released time program, it is never required to do so. The religious organization that sponsors the program is responsible for all expenses. Such expenses include, but are not limited to, solicitation, applications, distribution of notices, and permission slips. The public school may not bear any of the program expenses.