ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia lawmakers churned through dozens of bills Friday ahead of a key deadline.
Monday marks the 30th day of the 40-day legislative session. Bills must pass at least one chamber by that date to remain viable for the year, so members generally rush to pass their own bills before the deadline.
Here’s a look at Friday’s key legislative developments:
TESTING AND TEACHERS
The Senate unanimously approved a bill decreasing the impact of students’ test scores on teacher evaluations. The proposal also cut down the number of state-required tests per year and says teachers can’t be judged by test results for students absent for more than 20 percent of class days.