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There is no scientific theory that is perfect - always an approximation. Newton's theory of gravity worked quite well for hundreds of years until Einstein came along and found some small corrections that made it more precise. Does that mean that Newton's theory of gravitation did not deserve to be taught as science classes from 1679 to 1915? Doubtlessly there will be further corrections to the theory of gravitation as time goes on. This is how science works

Not according to the Republicans in Tallahassee. If it isn't perfect, it can't be taught as science. My company, whose R&D center is in Florida, already complains about the appauling lack of science education in the state. The state is trying to attract high tech companies to Florida, but the employees are reluctant to relocate here because of the abysmall education system in science. And we have a very hard time finding qualified scientists in the local work force. Almost all of our consultants are from the northeast (MIT, U Conn, etc.).

I've been looking around the website of the Florida Legislature to find this thing. This link leads to the current bill. You need to click on "Bill Text: Original Filed Version" and that takes you do it. The bill is in pdf format:
House bill, sponsored by Baxley, referred to the House Choice and Innovation Committee

My company, whose R&D center is in Florida, already complains about the appauling lack of science education in the state.

U. Florida was trying to recruit me once (I turned them down). One of the obvious questions I asked (since I have 3 kids and at the time they were all school-age) was about the quality of the public schools in the Gainesville area. The invariable reply was 'There are some really excellent private schools in the area".

Florida's in trouble.