State representatives to vote on banning executions of intellectually disabled Georgians
If a Georgian accused of capital offenses and facing the death penalty is found intellectually disabled, the court would ...
Georgia Senate passes a bill that would ease absenteeism in K-12 schools
A school bell ringing usually marks the beginning of a class.According to a Macon senator, too many children are absent and ...
Georgia House OKs bill easing burden of proof of intellectual disability in capital cases
The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill to make it easier for defendants in death penalty cases to establish intellectual disability as a defense. The bill would ease the burden ...
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Bill addressing student chronic absenteeism unanimously passes Georgia Senate
Georgia state senators unanimously passed a bill Wednesday intended to address chronic absenteeism, which refers to when students miss 10% or more of the school year.
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House panel approves easing burden of proof of intellectual disability in capital cases
Legislation that would make it easier for defendants in death penalty cases to establish intellectual disability as a defense cleared a Georgia House committee Wednesday.
Houston County lawmakers push forward on education, insurance and public safety in legislative session
Houston County's Republican delegation is tackling a wide agenda in their current session as the crossover deadline approaches on Thursday ...
Georgia lawmaker takes action on chronic absenteeism in schools
Georgia Senator John F. Kennedy is addressing the growing problem of chronic absenteeism in schools, particularly in comparison to other states.