The Oldham County School Board voted against release time for students who want to attend off-campus Bible classes during the school day. Supporters argued that “release time” programs—upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court decades ago—give parents the freedom to include a faith component in their child’s education. Opponents cited concerns about logistics and potential constitutional conflicts. To be clear, no student is forced to participate. The debate reflects a larger question: should schools accommodate time for moral and spiritual development alongside academics? As communities wrestle with rising challenges among youth, opportunities that nurture character and conviction shouldn’t be dismissed too quickly. Finding space for faith and learning to coexist may ultimately strengthen, rather than threaten, public education.