Ethics

Louisiana Passes "Academic Freedom" Scam Legislation

By Ed Brayton

AP reports:

The Louisiana House has agreed to a bill that would let science teachers change the way they teach topics like evolution, cloning and global warming in public school classrooms.

Senate Bill 733 by Sen. Ben Nevers, D-Bogalusa, would let teachers supplement school science textbooks with other materials when teaching. The House voted 94-3 for the bill Wednesday.

Supporters say the bill is designed to promote critical thinking, to strengthen scientific education and to help teachers who are confused about what's acceptable for science classes.

Opponents say the proposal is a veiled attempt to add religion to science classes and to challenge well-established science teachings.

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