“Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act” – HS geology test, “6000 yo earth” may not marked ‘incorrect’?
if a student writes on his science test that the earth was 6000 yo (on religious grounds)… the teacher cannot mark it as incorrect, according to this texas and oklahoma state laws
are these laws still in effect?
and if so, can a student who believes in Scientology answer on his biology test that aliens live in our bodies?
“This Act makes it possible for students to express their religious beliefs in homework and other assignments” http://governor.state.tx.us/priorities/families/stronger_families/religious_viewpoints_anti_discrimination_act/
“the best treatment for swine flu is ‘laying on of hands’ <= this would be marked CORRECT on a test?
http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2008/05/get_ready_oklahoma_sally_kern.php
"In 2007, Governor Perry signed the Religious Viewpoint Anti-Discrimination Act into law. "
Students are supposed to answer their homework with the knowledge they’re taught in school, not at church.
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