TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Some scientists are urging Florida's Legislature to reject a bill that would protect teachers from being fired if they present information challenging evolution.

The legislation comes in response to new science standards that require Florida teachers to present evolution in more detail.

The scientists believe evolution is a scientific fact and argue that the "Academic Freedom" bill would let teachers present
Intelligent Design or Biblical Creationism as an alternative.

Advocates of Intelligent Design say life and the universe are too complex and finely tuned to have evolved by chance. But critics say Intelligent Design is religion posing as science.