TN bill to let districts deny undocumented students passes Senate committee
This story story has been updated. A Republican Utah senator says he’s had enough of a party that he believes is becoming ...
Educators push against bill to require more recess for TN students
A Tennessee bill that would increase physical activity requirements for Kindergarten through 12th grade students aims to have ...
Tennessee schools could restrict education for undocumented students under new bill. What to know as legislation advances
The Tennessee Education Committee voted to move forward a bill that could deny public education to children if they can't ...
Tennessee bill to document citizenship status of students advances in narrow vote
The GOP bill sponsors intend to challenge longstanding federal legal precedent protecting the right to a public education for ...
The week in politics: How TN's immigrant education bill could threaten federal ed funding
A new fiscal note on a controversial legislative education bill warns the effort to require Tennessee schools to collect citizenship or legal residency proof could jeopardize the state's $1.1 billion ...
TN lawmaker files bill to require DNA collection for all felony offense arrests
One Tennessee lawmaker wants to see law enforcement collect DNA specimens from all those arrested for felony offenses in the ...
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Tennessee bill requiring verification of student citizenship status advances
A Tennessee bill that would require public schools to verify the citizenship status of students and give districts the option ...
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TN Schools Could Exclude Immigrant Kids Without Legal Status in GOP-Backed Bill
I am offended by this legislation,' one Democratic lawmaker said. 'I find that it is so antithetical to the very foundation of this country.' ...
Educators push back against bill to require more recess for Tennessee students
Former teacher, JC Bowman believes students need more physical activity, but he worries the bill will cause problems if it passes in its current state.
Tennessee lawmakers give final approval to statewide school cell phone ban
Lawmakers gave final approval to a bill requiring Tennessee school districts ban the use of cell phones and other devices ...
Tennessee legislature passes bill requiring schools to restrict cell phones and other wireless devices in class
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Senate passed a bill Thursday that requires schools across the state to create policies ...
TN bill to require checking students’ legal status advances 5-4
A bill to make public school systems require students seeking to enroll to show documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal ...