School districts could deny enrollment to immigrant children if bill passes
An amendment added at the beginning of the hearing provided school districts could charge tuition to families of students who can’t prove legal citizenship. (The Daily Memphian file)
The bill passed narrowly in an 11-7 vote, with three Republicans, including Memphis Republican Mark White voting against it alongside all four of the committee’s Democrats.
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Tennessee General Assembly Immigration EducationBenjamin Smith
Benjamin Smith reports on state politics for The Daily Memphian. Ben studied journalism at The University of Alabama and wrote for magazines in Alexander City, Alabama. Ben currently lives in Nashville and enjoys music, basketball and reading.
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