Republican proposal to challenge SCOTUS decision on immigration-based education restrictions passes TN House Education Committee

Lee noncommittal on legislation involving immigration, schools

(The Center Square) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said there are a lot of unknowns concerning a bill that would allow school districts to ban students who are illegally in the country.

Republican proposal to challenge SCOTUS decision on immigration-based education restrictions passes TN House Education Committee

Republican TN lawmakers are trying to challenge the 1982 Plyer v. Doe decision that prohibits states from restricting public education based on immigration status.

Undocumented student bill advances amid more protests

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A bill that would allow schools to deny admission to undocumented students has cleared another hurdle. Sponsored by Senator Bo Watson of Hixson, House Bill 793 cleared the Tennessee House Education Committee by a 11 to 7 vote. Senator Watson has stated that while this is a very hard thing to do, he says that tightening budgets and limited space have necessitated this bill. There have been several protests of the bill, as…

Committee passes bill allowing TN schools to refuse to enroll undocumented students Protesters raised their voices against this bill (Photo: WSMV) (LPL/WSMV) – On Wednesday, the House Education Committee passed a bill that allows schools to refuse to enroll undocumented students or charge them tuition. HB 0793/SB 0836 has been a priority for many protesters at the Capitol since its initial introduction in February. The bill was voted on and pass…

UPDATE: TN bill requiring student citizenship verification in public schools advances

This challenges a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ensures the rights of all school-aged children, regardless of immigration status, to free public education under the 14th Amendment.

RINOs Kill TRUMP Act In Subcommittee, Holding NGOs Accountable Bill Deferred Until Next Week

Image Credit: TN General Assembly The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – On Wednesday, after a delay of two weeks, Conservative lawmaker Representative Gino Bulso’s (R-Brentwood-District 61) highly anticipated TRUMP Act failed in the House Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee when the four members present split the vote.  Republican Representative Pat Marsh (R-Shelbyville-District 62) chose to vote against the bill along with the lon…