'It's a right to go to school' | Activists push back on TN bill restricting public education for students in the country illegally
Republican lawmakers in the TN legislature said a bill restricting public education for some immigrant students is meant to ...
The week in politics: Controversy, debate ramps up on school immigration bill
Plus, schools express interest in voucher program, a measure to criminalize blocking security and debate over insurance coverage for trans residents.
TN bill making it a misdemeanor to impersonate a rideshare driver passes Senate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Republican-backed bill making it a misdemeanor to impersonate a rideshare driver in Tennessee is headed to the House Floor for debate.
Tennessee bill allowing medical workers to refuse care sparks controversy
A debate over a new bill that would give medical professionals the right to refuse care to patients based on personal beliefs ...
TN bill allowing school districts to ban undocumented students passes House subcommittee
The bill would allow local education agencies (LEAs) to choose whether or not to enroll students who are “unlawfully present” ...
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Tennessee House passes bill banning classroom cell phone use, one Senate vote remains
A bill requiring Tennessee school districts to ban use of cell phones, laptops, smart watches and other devices during instructional time passed the state House of Representatives with bipartisan ...
Bipartisan TN bill would make it a felony to assault educators while they're at work
The House version of the bill was introduced by a Democratic lawmaker, while the Senate version was introduced by a ...
Tennessee bill targets homeless camp, property removal found near state roads, interstates
A new bill targeting the clearing of homeless encampments in the state has passed the state senate.HB0197/SB0217 is sponsored ...
TN bill prohibiting organ transplants involving China, regulating genetic data storage awaits governor's approval
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Genomic Security and End Organ Harvesting Act passed both the House and Senate Monday and ...
New bill aims to get Tennessee tattoo artists' help identifying human trafficking
Bill Lee’s signature. The bill would mandate that tattoo artists in the state receive at least one hour of training regarding ...