SB 2692 - Teaching Evolution in Public Schools - Florida Key Vote
Keith Fitzgerald voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Concurrence Vote Failed
- May 1, 2008
- House Bill Passed
- April 28, 2008
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 23, 2008
- Introduced
- Feb. 29, 2008
Related Issues
Stage Details
Title: Teaching Evolution in Public Schools
Highlights:
-Substitute offered by Rep. Alan Hays
More Info About this Vote
NOTE: THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE BILL, MEANING THE LANGUAGE OF THE ORIGINAL BILL HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE DEGREE TO WHICH THE SUBSTITUTE BILL TEXT DIFFERS FROM THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE TEXT CAN VARY GREATLY.
Title: Science Curriculum Flexibility
Highlights:
- Protects educators only if they provide relevant current facts, data, and peer-reviewed research specific to the topic of chemical and biological evolution as prescribed in Florida's Science Standards [Sec. 1(2)]. - Does not promote any religious/non-religious doctrine [Sec. 1(8)]. - Substitute offered by Senate Committee on Education Pre-K-12.
Title: Science Curriculum Flexibility
Committee Sponsors
- Higher Education Committee (Sponsor)