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AR HB1701
Bill
Status
Failed
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mary Bentley
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AI Summary
- Permits K-12 science teachers in public schools and open-enrollment public charter schools to teach creationism as a theory of how the earth came to exist
- Makes teaching creationism optional rather than mandatory for educators
- Adds new section 6-16-152 to Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 16, Subchapter 1
- Does not require any teacher to include creationism in their curriculum
Legislative Description
To Allow Creationism As A Theory Of How The Earth Came To Exist To Be Taught In Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Classes In Public Schools And Open-enrollment Public Charter Schools.
Last Action
Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
10/15/2021
Committee Referrals
Education4/7/2021
Education3/11/2021
Full Bill Text
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