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A group of children wear graduation caps and hold a banner that reads "Education is a Right" at Public Square Park on April 14 in Nashville, Tenn.

Tennessee House tables undocumented students bill until next legislative year

Hannah Carley, Reporter • May 8, 2025
The Tennessee General Assembly shelved a legislation on April 22 that would have required proof of citizenship to be enrolled in Tennessee schools.
The Tennessee State Capitol is located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee state Senate subcommittee passes legislation about undocumented K-12 students

Hannah Carley, Reporter • April 2, 2025
A bill possibly affecting the education of undocumented K-12 students passed a Tennessee state Senate subcommittee on April 1.
Protesters attended a Tennessee House committee meeting that debated a bill about the education of undocumented K-12 students. (Photo by Hannah Carley)

Tennessee General Assembly passes bill affecting K-12 education for undocumented children

Hannah Carley, Reporter • March 30, 2025
A legislation passed in a Tennessee House committee would affect undocumented K-12 students.
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