Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas State Board of Education has given preliminary approval to supplemental science materials for the upcoming school year and beyond.
The board made only minor changes to the materials after several hours of public debate over the teaching of evolution.
The public testimony portion of Thursday's hearing briefly renewed Texas' long debate pitting creationism against evolution.
The Republican-dominated board drew national attention in 2009 when it adopted statewide standards encouraging schools to scrutinize "all sides" of scientific theory.
Thursday's public hearing drew dozens of witness comments on evolution. But it produced little debate among board members themselves before they cast a unanimous vote to approve the materials.
A final vote is scheduled Friday.
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