Academic Freedom Act
is designed to protect public school teachers who may wish to present legitimate science not included in their textbooks (for example, pros and cons on Darwin's theory of evolution) and to protect students who may believe differently from their teachers.

It does not require teachers or administrators to include or exclude any content. It therefore does not override any curriculum authority or a state's Course of Study. It does not give students permission to evade any materials required by their teachers, nor does it diminish a teacher's right to direct class discussion. It simply allows a teacher, if they wish, to encourage learning and critical thinking about controversial issues; and protects students who respectfully already do.

Versions of the Academic Freedom Act have been proposed in the legislatures of several states since 2003. For the sake of the advancement of science, it must eventually become law.