Thursday, February 01, 2007
Extinction Event
The National Center for Science Education reports that Mississippi House Bill 625, introduced by Rep. Mike Lott (R-District 104) Jan. 9, died in committee on Jan. 30, the last day for committees to report bills originating in their house of the legislature.
Here's the text of HB 625:
Here's the text of HB 625:
The school board of a school district may allow the teaching of creationism or intelligent design in the schools within the district. however, if the theory of evolution is required to be taught as part of the school district's science curriculum, in order to provide students with a comprehensive education in science, the school board also must include the teaching of creationism or intelligent design in the science curriculum.
