Tennessee's Legislative Efforts to Limit Undocumented Students' Rights Fail Again
Tennessee lawmakers have once again failed in their attempts to limit the rights of undocumented students to access free public education. This follows a series of legislative efforts, including House Bill 793 and its companion Senate Bill 836, which aimed to require schools to collect students' immigration status and potentially charge tuition to undocumented students. Despite passing an amended version in the House, the Senate did not align with these changes. This year, new bills HB 1711 and SB 2108, which sought to collect student immigration information, also failed to progress. Advocacy groups and educators, including the Hamilton County Schools Principals Association, have actively opposed these measures, viewing the outcome as a victory for student rights. 
