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TN HB0793
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 49, relative to persons unlawfully present in the United States.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United States. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to give local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools the discretionary authority to refuse enrollment to students who are not legally present in the United States. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to Title 49, Chapter 6, Part 30 of the Tennessee Code that explicitly states these educational institutions may choose to enroll or decline to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the country, regardless of any conflicting existing laws. The legislation provides schools with expanded latitude in making enrollment decisions based on a student's immigration status, effectively allowing them to deny educational access to undocumented students. The bill would take immediate effect upon becoming law, with the stated justification that it serves the public welfare. This proposed legislation represents a significant policy change that could potentially limit educational opportunities for undocumented students in Tennessee.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (16)
William Lamberth (R)*,
Gino Bulso (R),
Ed Butler (R),
Kip Capley (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Clay Doggett (R),
Monty Fritts (R),
Johnny Garrett (R),
David Hawk (R),
Justin Lafferty (R),
Greg Martin (R),
Dennis Powers (R),
Lee Reeves (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Jason Zachary (R),
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025 (on 04/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0793&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0793 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0207.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0207 (5269) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0856.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0793 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0793.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0793.pdf |
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