Christmas in schools, digital surveillance, road bills move on

The Indiana House and Senate voted on dozens of bills today as both chambers approached deadlines to move legislation to the opposite chamber.

The House deadline was today. The Senate has until Wednesday to move bills to the House.

Here's a look at some of the bills acted on today.

Bill would allow school Christmas celebrations

Christmas might come a little earlier this year for some Hoosiers after state senators unanimously passed a bill to allow holiday celebrations in schools.

The legislation would let schools decorate with Nativity scenes or menorahs if paired with a secular symbol or one from another religion. Legislation also would let schools teach the history of winter holidays and give holiday greetings, such as "Merry Christmas."

Read the full story from the Indianapolis Star.