Alabama, 2004
The first specifically antievolution bills to invoke “academic freedom" were introduced in Alabama in 2004.
Bill Details
Bill Number:
HB391
Title:
Academic Freedom Act
Introduction Date:
February 12, 2004
Current Status:
Indefinitely postponed in House; legislative session ended
Text as introduced
Bill Number:
SB336
Title:
Academic Freedom Act
Introduction Date:
February 17, 2004
Current Status:
Passed by Senate; not voted on by House before legislative session ended
Text as introduced
Text as amended and passed by Senate
Text of House Committee Substitute
Related NCSE Articles
News: "Alternative Theories" Legislation in Alabama
News: HB 391 Approved by Alabama House Education Committee
News: SB336 Approved by Alabama Senate Education Committee
News: "Academic Freedom Act" progresses in Alabama
News: "Academic Freedom Act" goes to floor of Alabama state House
News: Alabama legislature lets SB336 die without a vote
Related Off-Site Material
ALISON: Alabama Legislative Information System Online
Alabama Citizens for Science Education's information hub on 2004 legislation