Bible Released Time
What is Bible Released Time?
Bible Released Time is a program that allows public school students to be released from school
(by parental permission) during the day for an off-campus Bible class.
The Law
In 1952, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Released Time Bible Education (RTBE) programs as legal in all 50 states (Zorach v. Clauson).
The Requirements
- Parental permission must be given.
- Instruction must take place off school grounds.
- No state resources may be used.
