Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.
Tennessee SB0836 amends existing laws to require local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to enroll school-age students who provide documentation of U.S. citizenship, pending citizenship, or legal immigration status. Key provisions include the establishment of a uniform tuition amount for students who do not meet these criteria, the ability to appeal enrollment decisions, and confidentiality of student documentation. The bill applies to the 2025-2026 school year and subsequent years.
Tennessee SB0836 amends existing laws to require local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools to enroll school-age students who provide documentation of U.S. citizenship, pending citizenship, or legal immigration status. Key provisions include the establishment of a uniform tuition amount for students who do not meet these criteria, the ability to appeal enrollment decisions, and confidentiality of student documentation. The bill applies to the 2025-2026 school year and subsequent years.
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