2005 House Bill 5251

Apply scientific method to global warming and evolution in schools

Introduced in the House

Sept. 29, 2005

Introduced by Rep. John Moolenaar (R-98)

To modify the state model core academic curriculum content standards for science to include instruction in the use of the scientific method to critically evaluate scientific theories, including global warming and evolution. The revised standard would require that students “use relevant scientific data to assess the validity of those theories and to formulate arguments for or against” them.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 28, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.