Category Archives: “Academic Freedom” bills ’08

Creationism bill (so-called “academic freedom”) SB 2692 recently picked up a new co-introducer: Senator Carey Baker. Note that he is on the Judiciary committee, which will be reviewing the bill at some date in the near future.

We’ve been aware that those in support of the creationism bills (so-called “academic freedom” bills) have been fishing for Florida teachers who feel they’ve been persecuted in some way for teaching information contrary to evolution. The Florida Family Policy Counsel … Continue reading →

The so-called academic freedom bill on the Senate side got a committee hearing, but what about the House side? The St. Petersburg Times asked around: When the House Schools and Learning Council meets this morning, it won’t be taking up … Continue reading →

Here’s a funny blurb up on the St. Petersburg Times website: SENATOR QUITS: The sponsor of a measure allowing Florida teachers to espouse “alternatives” to the theory of evolution announced today that she is resigning from the Legislature to pursue … Continue reading →

Tampa Bay Online: Academic Anarchy What Stein really meant to say is that the bill insulates teachers from being held accountable for their speech. One wonders whether Florida’s citizens really desire that public-school teachers have that type of protection, one … Continue reading →

I have a little bit of an eyewitness account of what happened in the Senate Pre-K – 12 committee today concerning the creationism bill (“academic freedom”) SB2692. But before I get to that I want to tell you: Don’t Panic. … Continue reading →