HB258 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Education, public, providing that Biblical theory of creation be taught in public K-12 schools under certain conditions

Summary

This bill would allow public K-12 teachers to teach the Biblical theory of creation alongside evolution and let students be credited for answers based on creation.

What This Bill Does

If passed, teachers could include creation theory in lessons about origins and may read Bible passages as part of that instruction, as long as evolution is also taught. Students would be allowed to decide which theory to accept and could receive credit on exams for correct answers given under the creation framework. The bill also prohibits teachers from promoting any specific denomination and includes an effective date for the law.

Who It Affects

• Public school teachers in Alabama (K-12): would be allowed to include Biblical creation content and read Bible passages during instruction, with the condition that evolution is still taught and no denomination is promoted.
• Public school students in Alabama (K-12): would be able to learn both theories and receive credit on exams for answers aligned with the Biblical creation theory; they get to choose which theory to follow.

Key Provisions

• Allows public K-12 teachers to include the Biblical theory of creation in instruction about origins alongside evolution and to read Bible passages as needed, not stressing any single denomination.
• Allows students to choose the theory they accept and receive exam credit for correct answers based on the Biblical creation theory; sets the act to take effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education