Protects Teachers Encouraging Critical Thinking on Scientific Subjects (SB 893 and HB 368)

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Home / Protects Teachers Encouraging Critical Thinking on Scientific Subjects (SB 893 and HB 368)

Protects Teachers Encouraging Critical Thinking on Scientific Subjects (SB 893 and HB 368)

BILL

Full Text: Senate Bill 0893 House Bill 0368

Amendments: None

Sponsor(s): Watson in the Senate; Dunn in the House

SUMMARY

Enacts the Teacher Protection Academic Freedom Act, which as introduced, protects a teacher from discipline for teaching scientific subjects in an objective manner. – Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 10.

STATUS

Victory for the Family!

Senate: Substituted for the House version of this bill on 03/19/2012, as amended by the Senate.

House: Adopted on 04/07/2011 and subsequently amended on 03/26/2012. Became law without the Governor’s signature on 4/17/2012.

FACT’S ANALYSIS

This bill would make it clear that schools should create an atmosphere conducive to questioning scientific theories and that no teacher can be fired for questioning scientific theories.

MORE INFO

Background on Teacher Protection Academic Freedom Act – SB 893/HB 368
An evaluation of 8 recent biology textbooks currently approved for use in Tennessee
Frequently Asked Questions about SB 893

Video: Teacher Protection Academic Freedom Bill Passes Senate Subcommittee

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