06.07.06
Return of HB 5251
In the aftermath of HB 5606, which was signed into law without any anti-evolution language in it, Rep. Moolenaar is reviving HB 5251, which contains the following language:
(10) Not later than August 1, 2006, the state board shall revise the recommended model core academic curriculum content standards in science to ensure that pupils will be able to do all of the following:
(a) Use the scientific method to critically evaluate scientific theories including, but not limited to, the theories of global warming and evolution.
(b) Use relevant scientific data to assess the validity of those theories and to formulate arguments for or against those theories.
This language is a transparent attempt to write the ID movement’s “teach the controversy” strategy into state law and open the door for the teaching of intelligent design in public schools science classrooms. The House Education Committee has scheduled a hearing on this bill tomorrow, June 7th, at 10:30 am, in room 307 of the House Office Building.
MCFS board members will be there to testify against the bill and we urge all MCFS members to call or email their local representatives to make their voice heard on this issue. For information on how to contact your local rep, click here.