North Dakota lawmakers have rejected a bill that would have allowed public school science teachers to include intelligent design in their curriculum. Senate Bill 2355, which narrowly failed in a 25-22 vote, would have required the Department of Public Instruction to add the theory to state science standards. Supporters argued for balancing perspectives in education, while opponents raised concerns about First Amendment violations and the risk of framing faith and science as conflicting ideas. The vote is part of a broader debate over religion’s role in public schools. Mary Steurer with the North Dakota Monitor has the full story.
SB 2355
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to intelligent design in science content standards for elementary and secondary students.
House Sponsors: Lefor (R, District 37), Rohr (R, District 31), Schreiber-Beck (R, District 25),
Senate Sponsors: Dwyer (R, District 47), Beard (R, District 23), Hogue (R, District 38),
