You are here Science Excellence for All Ohioans, listed on their
web site as a project of the American Family Association of
Ohio, has posted on its web site a list of changes it would like
to see incorporated into the new Ohio Science Standards. The
purpose of the changes is to bring intelligent design into the
science curriculum as a “viable alternative explanation for both
the origin and diversity of life”. NCSE responded to many of the
claims made by these groups, often consulting with leading
scientists in various fields. The Elementary and Secondary
Education Authorization Act which is headed for the President's
signature does not contain the antievolution "Santorum
amendment", though there is brief mention of the topic of
evolution in explanatory materials appended to the law. The good
news for teachers is that they will not have to teach evolution
any differently as a result of the new legislation.
BackgroundSince the summer of 2001, a joint Senate-House
conference committee has attempted to resolve t