US EditionTN bill allowing school districts to ban undocumented students passes House subcommittee
- The House K-12 Subcommittee voted 5-3 to advance bills SB0836 and HB0793, which allow schools in Tennessee to refuse enrollment of undocumented students unless certain documentation is provided.
- Rep. William Lamberth stated that the bill gives school districts options regarding proof of citizenship during enrollment, similar to residency and immunization verification.
- Luis Mata from the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition argued that the bill contradicts a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that guarantees educational access for all children.
- Opponents warned that the bill could have severe implications, including jeopardizing federal funding, and declared it cruel and unconstitutional, according to various community leaders.
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A failure of imagination in the Tennessee Legislature
House Majority Leader William Lamberth, sponsor of a bill that would overturn a Supreme Court ruling that immigrant children illegally in the country are entitled to a public educationl. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)For those not on board with the right-wing theocracy that controls the Tennessee General Assembly, late winter brings on an all too familiar case of political car sickness. Democrats collectively cringe in the back seat f…
REC A look into recent bills that may impact Tennesseans if passed
JACKSON, Tenn. — One state meeting marks its third month of deciding future senate and house bills that might make it to the governor’s desk. State leaders have continued with their 114th Tennessee General Assembly. During this assembly, they have shown progress in potential bills that may impact Tennesseans. Voyeurism Victims Act Senate Bill 0335 and House Bill 0602 which is known as the “Voyeurism Victims Act” passed in the Senate. This would …
Student immigration status bill clears TN subcommittee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee lawmakers further advanced a bill Tuesday that would enable public school systems to check the citizenship or legal status of students and, if passed, could set up a legal showdown over a 43-year-old Supreme Court decision. The Senate version of the bill, which also allows school systems to deny enrollment to or require tuition from undocumented students who reside in their districts, is co-sponsored by Rusty …
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