Friday, April 22, 2005
Florida "Academic Freedom" Bill on Life Support
A so-called "Academic Freedom" bill sponsored by Florida State Rep. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, is in trouble.
With little more than two weeks to go in this legislative session, Baxley's bill still has not cleared the House. A companion bill in the Senate hasn't been heard yet by the education committee.
Senate sponsor Steven Wise, R-Jacksonville, said the idea has been in "La-La Land over here."
Baxley's House bill "might be on life support," he says.
While Baxley says his bill would require a fair forum for all political ideas at state universities, critics accuse him of covertly trying to force teaching of creationism in science courses that feature evolution.
With little more than two weeks to go in this legislative session, Baxley's bill still has not cleared the House. A companion bill in the Senate hasn't been heard yet by the education committee.
Senate sponsor Steven Wise, R-Jacksonville, said the idea has been in "La-La Land over here."
Baxley's House bill "might be on life support," he says.
While Baxley says his bill would require a fair forum for all political ideas at state universities, critics accuse him of covertly trying to force teaching of creationism in science courses that feature evolution.
