IN HB1140

Requires the Indiana Department of Education to develop rules by July 1, 2014 mandating that subjects like science, history, and social studies present "commonly held competing views" when content cannot be verified by scientific empirical evidence

Prohibits teachers from advocating a particular position on subject matter not supported by verified scientific empirical evidence

Requires instructional materials purchased after July 1, 2014 to include commonly held competing views on topics that cannot be empirically verified

Prevents exclusion of theories from classroom discussion due to controversial nature or religious connotations

Establishes that testing and academic standards must be consistent with verified scientific empirical evidence as determined by the department