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Tennessee moves to require schools to report student immigration status, sparking debate over access and funding.
Tennessee lawmakers advanced House Bill 793, requiring public and charter schools to verify and report students' immigration status in aggregate form, following a 15-9 party-line vote.
The bill, now headed to the House floor, removes earlier provisions allowing schools to deny enrollment or charge tuition to undocumented students.
It aims to increase transparency on non-citizen enrollment, challenging the 1982 Supreme Court ruling Plyler v. Doe, which guarantees free public education to all children regardless of immigration status.
Critics warn the measure could deter immigrant families, erode trust in schools, and risk federal funding, while supporters argue it would redirect resources to citizens and legal residents, potentially lowering property taxes.
Similar legislation is under consideration in several other states.
Tennessee se mueve para exigir a las escuelas que informen el estatus de inmigración de los estudiantes, provocando un debate sobre el acceso y la financiación.