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Schools Cancel Hearing Over New Religious Class Law | Wilmington News
A new state law is flipping the script on religious instruction in New Hanover County schools, letting parents excuse up to four hours of weekly school time for off-campus Bible-based classes — and the school board just canceled a public hearing on a potential partnership with LifeWise, citing the law as making their input irrelevant. While supporters say the classes could boost student mental health, critics argue the move shuts down vital community dialogue. Superintendent Barnes says the district’s role is now purely logistical — managing student absences, not approving religious…
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