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S.B. 96
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9 LONG TITLE
10 General Description:
11 This bill amends the chapter relating to Curriculum in the Public Schools to require the
12 State Board of Education to establish certain curriculum requirements and policies
13 relating to instruction on theories of the origins of life.
14 Highlighted Provisions:
15 This bill:
16 . states the intent of the Legislature relating to this bill;
17 . requires the State Board of Education to establish curriculum requirements and
18 policies that:
19 . stress that not all scientists agree on which theory regarding the origins of life,
20 or the origins or present state of the human race, is correct; and
21 . do not endorse a particular theory regarding the origins of life or the origins or
22 present state of the human race; and
23 . grants rulemaking authority to the State Board of Education.
24 Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
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26 Other Special Clauses:
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28 Utah Code Sections Affected:
29 ENACTS:
30 53A-13-101.7, Utah Code Annotated 1953
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32 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
33 Section 1. Section 53A-13-101.7 is enacted to read:
34 53A-13-101.7. Curriculum and policy on theories relating to the origins of life.
35 (1) In order to encourage students to critically analyze theories regarding the origins of
36 life or the origins or present state of the human race, consider opposing viewpoints, and form
37 their own opinions, the Legislature desires to avoid the perception that all scientists agree on
38 any one theory, or that the state endorses one theory over another.
39 (2) The State Board of Education shall establish curriculum requirements, consistent
40 with Subsection (1), relating to instruction of students on theories regarding the origins of life
41 or the origins or present state of the human race.
42 (3) The curriculum requirements described in Subsection (2) shall require that
43 instruction to students on any theory regarding the origins of life, or the origins or present state
44 of the human race, shall stress that not all scientists agree on which theory is correct.
45 (4) The State Board of Education shall:
46 (a) make rules, pursuant to Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah Administrative Rulemaking
47 Act, to fulfill the requirements of this section; and
48 (b) ensure that all policies and positions of the State Board of Education relating to
49 theories regarding the origins of life or the origins or present state of the human race:
50 (i) do not endorse a particular theory; and
51 (ii) stress that not all scientists agree on which theory is correct.
Legislative Review Note
as of 12-1-05 8:53 AM
Based on a limited legal review, this legislation has not been determined to have a high
probability of being held unconstitutional.