(Spencer)– School officials in Spencer say they have tossed out plans for bible classes to avoid possible litigation.
The district’s proposed “Religious Liberties” plan called for elective classes allowing arguments against evolution and discussions about the bible’s role in history and literature.
The plan prompted scrutiny from activists who say it promoted christian beliefs and faced possible legal challenges.
Superintendent Greg Ebeling says a revised policy will be examined by attorneys, teachers and other groups before being made public in September.
Spencer is believed to be the first Iowa district to spell out religious freedoms in schools.
(Story from the Associated Press.).
