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Plyler v. Doe

Will Tennessee block undocumented students from school? Lawmakers divided.

By Camellia Burris

March 27, 2026

Tennessee lawmakers are at odds over a bill that would require schools to track and report students’ immigration status.

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Bo Watson, Plyler v. Doe, undocumented students, William Lamberth

Tennessee House passes measure requiring schools to track and report undocumented students

By Camellia Burris

March 17, 2026

A measure requiring schools to report students’ immigration status has passed the Tennessee House, 70-25. Although the Senate version of the bill has already passed, lawmakers must reconvene before the bill can become law.

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Gabby Salinas, Gloria Johnson, illegal immigration, Immigration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Plyler v. Doe, undocumented immigrants, undocumented students, William Lamberth

Some education grants in limbo were used for ‘leftwing agenda,’ Trump administration says

By The Associated Press

July 3, 2025

The Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants to help fund “a radical leftwing agenda.” The administration this week froze over $6 billion in federal education grants meant for immigrant and low-income students.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: education funds, English Language Learners, federal funding, Plyler v. Doe, Trump Administration

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