Tennessee pauses bill targeting right to education regardless of immigration status

A Victory for All Immigrant Families: Tennessee Halts Proposal Threatening Public Education Rights The bill didn't move forward, at least for this year (Photo: WTVC) (LPL) — In a major victory for the immigrant community in the United States, Republican legislators in Tennessee decided to pause a bill that sought to challenge the constitutional right of all children to receive public education, regardless of their immigration status. With the cl…

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Republican lawmakers in Tennessee paused a bill aimed at challenging the constitutional right of children to attend public schools regardless of their immigration status.

Tennessee pauses bill targeting right to education despite immigration status

The move diminishes the chances for the bill to pass this year as lawmakers prepare for a likely adjournment this week.

Tennessee pauses bill targeting right to education regardless of immigration status

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have paused a bill meant to challenge the constitutional right for children to attend public schools regardless of their immigration status.

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