158.177 Teaching of evolution -- Right to include Bible theory of creation.

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(1)In any public school instruction concerning the theories of the creation of man and

the earth, and which involves the theory thereon commonly known as evolution, any

teacher so desiring may include as a portion of such instruction the theory of

creation as presented in the Bible, and may accordingly read such passages in the

Bible as are deemed necessary for instruction on the theory of creation, thereby

affording students a choice as to which such theory to accept.

(2)For those students receiving such instruction, and who accept the Bible theory of

creation, credit shall be permitted on any examination in which adherence to such

theory is propounded, provided the response is correct according to the instruction

received.

(3)No teacher in a public school may stress any particular denominational religious

belief.

(4)This section is not to be construed as being adverse to any decision which has been

rendered by any court of competent jurisdiction.