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AL HB258
Bill
Status
1/18/2018
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Hurst
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AI Summary
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Allow public K-12 teachers to include instruction on the Biblical theory of creation alongside evolution when teaching about the origins of man and Earth.
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Permit teachers to read Bible passages in class as deemed necessary to support instruction on creation theory.
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Award students exam credit if they provide answers adhering to the Biblical theory of creation, provided their responses are correct according to instruction received.
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Prohibit teachers from stressing any particular denominational religious belief.
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Effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Education, public, providing that Biblical theory of creation be taught in public K-12 schools under certain conditions
Education
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy
1/18/2018