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Pennsylvania
A biblical studies student at Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University has asked the school board in the Greensburg Salem, Pennsylvania, school district to teach “creation science” in science classes, according to an article in the Tribune-Review. A list of nine alternative textbooks for the 2002-03…
Georgia
On February 26, 2002 House Bill 1563 was introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives and referred to the Education Committee. No action has been taken on this bill to date, and April 12 is expected to be the last day of the current legislative session.
The wording of HB 1563 resembles the…
Colorado
On April 9, 2002 the Board of Education of the Liberty J-4 School District voted 5-0 against a proposal to include creationism in its science classes. Located in Joes, Colorado, about 150 miles east of Denver, the district serves just over 100 students.
On March 12 the board had voted unanimously…
Georgia
Presented with petition of over 2300 signatures at last Thursday's Cobb County Board of Education meeting, officials decided to draft a "clarifying statement" describing evolution as "just one of several theories" explaining the diversity of life one earth. The statement is to be inserted into…
Ohio
On March 5 the Ohio House of Representatives began hearings on two bills introduced as the controversy over new state science standards continues. Rep. Linda Reidelbach, a Columbus Republican, is the primary sponsor of both bills.
House Bill 481 would require that "origins science" be "taught…