News in Brief: A State Capitals Roundup

Georgia Accountability Bill Moves to Governor's Desk

The A-Plus Education Reform Act of 2000—the largest package of school improvements passed in Georgia since 1985—has been sent to Gov. Roy E. Barnes for his signature.

State lawmakers gave the Democratic governor much of what he wanted, including the end of tenure for new teachers and the creation of a system of rewards and interventions to hold schools accountable for student performance. But legislators also made their mark in a conference committee report that was approved by the House and the...