We've been keeping an eye on the so-called "academic freedom" bill moving in Florida that would allow K-12 science teachers in that state to teach "alternatives" to evolutionary theory (cough*intelligent design*cough*and creationism*cough).  After passing the Senate, the Florida House of Representatives passed a version of the bill that was slightly different, stating that teachers should be able to approach evolutionary theory in a "critical" manner (as if scientists aren't always critical of the theoretical and methodological tools at their disposal - it's what makes science actually work!). 

Fortunately for those who care about the integrity of science education, the versions are different enough that the Senate rejected the House language for the bill.  With the legislative session ending today, it looks like the people of Florida might escape this cycle with their science classes intact.  Hopefully, a new state legislature next year will know better than to play chicken with their children's education.