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TN HB2211
TN HB2211AN 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.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Safe Access to Schools and Child Services Act," which prohibits the following entities from conditioning enrollment, attendance, or receipt of services for a child under 18 on the disclosure of the child's immigration status, except as explicitly required by federal or state law or court order: a county, municipality, or branch or agency thereof; public utility, utility district, entity created pursuant to any interlocal agreement, or any other political subdivision thereof; LEA, public school, or public charter school; and state board, commission, committee, department, office, or other unit of state government; clarifies that the prohibition does not limit compliance with federal immigration law or limit cooperation with federal authorities as required by law. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 33; Title 37; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Safe Access to Schools and Child Services Act," aims to prevent state and local agencies from requiring children under 18 years old to disclose their immigration status as a condition for enrolling in school, attending school, or receiving services, unless specifically mandated by federal or state law or a court order. This applies to various entities, including counties, municipalities, public utilities, and educational institutions like LEAs (Local Education Agencies, which are public school districts), public schools, and public charter schools, as well as state government departments. The act clarifies that it does not prevent compliance with federal immigration laws or required cooperation with federal authorities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/10/2026 (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2211&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2211 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2211.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2211.pdf |
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