Jeb's doing the smart thing. Keeps the Creationist/ID freaks at bay and allow them to destroy themselves through the initiative process. Florida has a history of voting middle to the left on social issues during the initiative process.
Remember how the Schiavo folks were going to "vote all the murderers out?" The incumbents were still reelected.
In short, ID will go NOWHERE in Florida. The only place where the ID folks have any traction is in the Panhandle, and even there they are often mocked.
Agreed! This whole ID thing is making a joke of that wing of the conservative movement.
Simple answer: FCAT and standards. The required material is established by the State Board of Education - also a product of the Governor's A+ program.