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Monthly Archives: March 2017
“Nowhere in the material is a balanced discussion of the biblical explanation.”
The instructional materials bill in the Senate has now been scheduled for a hearing in the education committee March 27th. Last year the bills didn’t make it on to any committee calendars. So this is an unfortunate step forward for … Continue reading
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Religious Liberties bill on Senate floor Tuesday
Here’s a few quick updates on the Religious Expression in Public Schools bills that we’re opposed to. First, the Senate version has been approved by all of its assigned committees and is now scheduled to be debated on the Senate floor … Continue reading
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More press about bills
There are more news stories today about both the Religious Liberties bills and the Instructional Materials bills that we here at Florida Citizens for Science are opposed to and tracking. Naples Daily News:Â Senate committee pushes ‘religious expression’ bill forward Brandon … Continue reading
Lots and lots of bill updates today
There’s quite a bit to talk about today. I’ll start with the Religious Liberties bills that we oppose on the grounds they can negatively impact science education. One passed the Senate judiciary committee this afternoon on a narrow, party line … Continue reading
Spring break in Tallahassee
I’m in Tallahassee today. It’s spring break for me but rather than head to a beach I decided to visit our state capitol to speak to the judiciary senate committee about Senate Bill 436. That’s the Religious Expression in Public … Continue reading
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Let’s not forget about the Instructional Materials bills
We’ve been giving a lot of attention to the Religious Expression in Public Schools bills because they’re seeing quite a bit action in the Florida legislature. But let’s not forget that we’re also monitoring Instructional Materials bills filed in both chambers … Continue reading
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House version of the Religious Liberties bill now moving
We’ve been tracking the Senate version of the Religious Expression in Public Schools bill, which has successfully navigated one committee hearing and is headed for its next one next week. We are concerned with two troubling parts of the bill that could … Continue reading
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Religious Liberties bill on a fast track
The Religious Expression in Public Schools bill filed in the Florida Senate is now scheduled to be heard by the judiciary committee March 14 (Tuesday) at 2 p.m. We need you to contact the senators on the committee and urge them … Continue reading
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