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TN SB2491
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Yarbro
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AI Summary
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State and local agencies in Tennessee are prohibited from requiring disclosure of a child's immigration status as a condition for enrollment, attendance, or receipt of services for children under 18 years of age
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Applies across multiple government sectors including public schools, charter schools, LEAs, the Department of Children's Services, and the Department of Human Services
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Exceptions allowed only when immigration status disclosure is explicitly required by federal law, state law, or court order
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Does not limit state or local agency compliance with federal immigration law or cooperation with federal authorities when legally required
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law, cited as the "Safe Access to Schools and Child Services Act"
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 37; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to immigration status of children.
State Government
Last Action
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/11/2026