A bill that critic’s claim is aimed at the teaching of evolution and climate change in South Dakota schools failed in a House committee.
Pierre Senator Jeff Monroe’s scientific teaching bill was killed on an 11 – 4 vote.
Senate Bill 55 is called: “An Act to protect the teaching of certain scientific information. ” Brian Johnson of Rapid City spoke in favor of the bill. He says it provides teachers with needed protections and is a good bill…..

The major education groups in South Dakota spoke against the bill, including the School Administrators of South Dakota, represented by Rob Monson. He wonders where the teachers are that Senator Monroe says need to be protected….

Representative Thomas Holmes of Sioux Falls is a former teacher. He says he often taught on controversial subjects and discussed all sides…

The measure had earlier passed out of the Senate.