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TN SB0836
Bill
AI Summary
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Grants local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools discretionary authority to enroll or refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United States
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Overrides any existing conflicting Tennessee laws regarding enrollment of undocumented students
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Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30 (education code)
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under the public welfare clause
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to persons unlawfully present in the United States.
Local Education Agencies
Last Action
Passed H., as am., Ayes 70, Nays 25, PNV 0
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Calendar4/1/2025
Finance, Ways and Means3/5/2025
Education2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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