They have the authority, the problem is that they don't have the competence.
you: They have the authority, the problem is that they don't have the competence.
IMO, they have the authority to say that science, or physics, chemistry, biology, ... be taught. But to define what is or is not geology is fraudulent: geology is defined by geologists. If I were to buy private education that included English grammar, and I got taught Ebonics instead, I think I'd have grounds to sue. Their degree sure wouldn't help me get into college.
I think the same thing applies here. If you claim to be teaching biology, and the curriculum is not recognized as biology by the university admissions people, I'd think I'd have grounds for a fraud suit. And if the law says science will be taught, the Legislature would be faced with an elected official defying the law that defines his duties, ie the high crime of misfeasance.