“Louisiana Will Face Lawsuit If New Law Brings Religion Into Public School Science Classes, Says Americans United”

Americans United for Separation of Church and State has issued this press release that begins:

Church-State Watchdog Group Warns Against Using Anti-Evolution Legislation To Advance Fundamentalism In The Classroom

The Louisiana House of Representatives today approved a measure that opens the door to teaching creationism in public schools, an action that is likely to spark litigation, says Americans United for Separation of Church and State.

Approved by a 94-3 vote, the so-called “Science Education Act” (SB 733) allows public school teachers to use “supplemental materials” when discussing evolution . . .