Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah. . .
53A-13-101.7. Curriculum and policy on theories relating to the origins of life.
(1) In order to encourage students to critically analyze theories regarding the origins of life or the origins or present state of the human race, consider opposing viewpoints, and form their own opinions, the Legislature desires to avoid the perception that all scientists agree on any one theory, or that the state endorses one theory over another.
(2) The State Board of Education shall establish curriculum requirements, consistent with Subsection (1), relating to instruction of students on theories regarding the origins of life or the origins or present state of the human race.
(3) The curriculum requirements described in Subsection (2) shall require that instruction to students on any theory regarding the origins of life, or the origins or present state of the human race, shall stress that not all scientists agree on which theory is correct.
(4) The State Board of Education shall:
(a) make rules, pursuant to Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to fulfill the requirements of this section; and
(b) ensure that all policies and positions of the State Board of Education relating to theories regarding the origins of life or the origins or present state of the human race:
(i) do not endorse a particular theory; and
(ii) stress that not all scientists agree on which theory is correct.
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Buttars Bill itself
Well, Chris Buttars has posted his Bill on the Senate Site. Thank you. Here is a copy of it for your viewing pleasure. I’ll have to comment later, but don't let this stop any of you (my faithful readers) from commenting below.
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Sen. Buttars knows next to nothing about evolution. Here's a quote from central Utah's Daily Herald:
"Buttars said he concedes evolution happens within species, but he disagrees with the notion of cross-species evolution.
"'You have big dogs, and you have little dogs," he said. "And you have big cats and little cats, but you don't have a dat.'"
How in the world can a man so ignorant be qualified to legislate on science education?
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