Legislation concerning the Teaching of "Creation-Science" and "Evolution-Science" in the Public Schools of Maryland. Excerpts from the Opinion of the Attorney General of the State of Maryland.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Legislation concerning the Teaching of "Creation-Science" and "Evolution-Science" in the Public Schools of Maryland. Excerpts from the Opinion of the Attorney General of the State of Maryland.

Science, Technology, & Human Values, v7 n40 p43-46 Sum 1982

Excerpts from the opinions of the Attorney General of Maryland on the constitutionality of this state's House Bill 1078 (balanced presentation of creationism/evolution) are presented. Indicates that the bill has as its purpose and effect the advancement of religion and would foster an excessive governmental entanglement with religion. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creationism, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evolution, Opinions, Religious Factors, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, State Church Separation, State Legislation

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