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Washington State Disclaimer Bill Still in Committee
Senate Bill 6058 was continued into the current session of the Washington state legislature on January 14, 2002. The bill would require "all science textbooks purchased with state moneys" to contain an evolution disclaimer very similar to that required in Alabama since 1995. The bill received its first reading in February of 2001 and was referred to the Education Committee, where it stalled. It was continued in April, 2001 in a special session, but again no action was taken.
LeVake Case Denied by Supreme Court
by Eugenie C. Scott On January 7, 2002, the US Supreme Court denied the appeal of Minnesota teacher Rodney LeVake to have his case for teaching "evidence against evolution" heard at the highest level. Mr. LeVake has no further appeals. NCSE Analysis of Ohio Standards
Science Excellence for All Ohioans, listed on their web site as a project of the American Family Association of Ohio, has posted on its web site a list of changes it would like to see incorporated into the new Ohio Science Standards. The purpose of the changes is to bring intelligent design into the science curriculum as a “viable alternative explanation for both the origin and diversity of life”.
NCSE's "Setting the Record Straight" Now Available
NCSE responded to many of the claims made by these groups, often consulting with leading scientists in various fields. Santorum Amendment Stripped from Education Bill
The Elementary and Secondary Education Authorization Act which is headed for
the President's signature does not contain the antievolution "Santorum
amendment", though there is brief mention of the topic of evolution in explanatory
materials appended to the law. The good news for teachers is that they will not
have to teach evolution any differently as a result of the new legislation.
BackgroundSince the summer of 2001, a joint Senate-House conference committee has attempted to resolve the House and Senate versions of the Elementary andPages |
