Critics claim Ohio religious liberty bill could force teachers to accept scientifically wrong answers

A religious liberties bill in Ohio is being criticized by detractors who allege it could be used to prohibit teachers from penalizing scientifically false answers on assignments.

In a 61-31 vote on Wednesday, the Ohio House sent the legislation, the Student Religious Liberties Act, to the state Senate. Among other provisions, the bill requires public schools to give groups expressing religious beliefs equal access to facilities and bans schools from restricting students from religious expression when completing homework and assignments, according to Cleveland.com.