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SB 1854: Required Instruction in the Public Schools

GENERAL BILL by Wise

Required Instruction in the Public Schools; Requires that the instructional staff of a public school teach a thorough presentation and critical analysis of the scientific theory of evolution and certain governmental, legal, and civic-related principles. Revises the curriculum of the character-development program required for students in kindergarten through grade 12 and requires school districts to annually inform certain personnel of that curriculum, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2011
Last Action: 5/7/2011 Senate - Died in Education Pre-K - 12
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Education Pre-K - 12 (ED)
  2. Budget (BC)



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
3/5/2011 Senate • Filed
3/17/2011 Senate • Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Budget -SJ 237
3/22/2011 Senate • Introduced -SJ 237
5/7/2011 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
• Died in Education Pre-K - 12