

Celebrating 10 years in Alabama
Biblical Hope & Education for Public School Students
Transformative curriculums for elementary and middle school students during school hours.
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What is Released Time Education?
Approved by the Supreme Court, your child can now join our classes during elective hours for free off-campus Bible education.

Who We Are
At School Ministries of Alabama, our mission is the Great Commission: to make disciples of all nations - at all ages. We believe:
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"Our mission is to raise, coach, and sustain release time Bible education programs across Alabama. We are focused on changing lives of public school students through a relationship with Jesus Christ."
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Enroll your student in elective public school Bible classes today.

Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enroll in our Bible courses?
We have designed these RTBE courses to accommodate students from more than a dozen different Alabama campuses (elementary, intermediate, middle, and high schools). These classes are constitutionally acceptable as long as parents willingly grant permission for their student to leave campus and attend classes during school hours.
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Check out our class calendar to explore times and locations.
Is RTBE Legal?
Yes, RTBE is completely legal. The courses adhere to the following constitutional guidelines: students must have parental permission, classes are conducted off public school premises, and they are privately funded.
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This program supports the First Amendment rights of parents to direct their students' religious education while respecting the legal principles of the Establishment Clause.
Is RTBE Accredited?
Yes, RTBE classes are designed to comply with the Alabama Released Time Credit Act (Ala. Code § 16-1-20.6), which became law in 2019. This legislation allows local boards of education to implement policies for students to attend released time as an elective course, ensuring that eligible students can earn qualified elective course credit.
Is transportation provided?
Yes, we offer safe and free transportation to and from the off-campus education sites, which are typically local churches, community halls, or libraries. Contact our office for further information on transportation arrangements and schedules so your student can easily participate without stress or hassle.
Where can I enroll and find the schedule for Released Time Bible Education (RTBE)?
Visit our student permission forms page to enroll in RTBE and find class schedules for participating schools. Here we provide you with all the necessary details for enrollment and upcoming class times.
