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

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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

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Related Off-Site Material

ALISON: Alabama Legislative Information System Online

Alabama Citizens for Science Education's information hub on 2004 legislation