Tennessee Sen. Bo Watson draws backlash from business leaders in his district for bill targeting immigrant students

‘Economically Reckless’ Businesses Slam Bill to Bar Immigrant Kids From School

This article was originally published in Tennessee Lookout.More than two dozen Chattanooga business owners are condemning a bill to require student immigration background checks in Tennessee’s public schools as “economically reckless.” The Tennessee Small Business Alliance represents restaurants, real estate firms, retail stores and other local employers operating within the district represented by Sen. Bo Watson. Get stories like this delivered…

Tennessee Senate Passes Bill Allowing Schools to Charge Tuition, Deny Enrollment to Illegal Immigrants | The Star News Network

The Tennessee State Senate approved legislation on Thursday that would require school districts to verify students’ citizenship or legal residence status. The bill also provides for the option of charging tuition for those in the country illegally to attend taxpayer-funded schools and denying enrollment if such tuition is not paid. Senate Bill (SB) 836 by State Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson), as amended and passed this week, would allow school dis…

Tennessee Senate Passes Bill Allowing Schools to Charge Tuition, Deny Enrollment to Illegal Immigrants - Tennessee Star

On Thursday, the Tennessee State Senate approved legislation that would require school districts to verify the citizenship or legal residence status of students, plus the option to charge tuition for those in the country illegally to attend taxpayer-funded schools, and deny enrollment if such tuition is not paid.

Tennessee Senate Advances Bill to Deny Public Education to Undocumented Students Despite Opposition: 'They Didn't Ask to Be Brought Here'

Tennessee is moving forward with legislation that would allow public schools to deny enrollment or charge tuition to undocumented students

State Senate passes bill aimed at immigrant students

Shelby County’s five state senators voted down party lines for a bill that would allow school districts to deny education to students based on immigration status.

Senate Republicans pass bill to bar children without legal status from Tennessee public schools

The Tennessee Senate voted 19-13 in favor of legislation that requires immigration or citizenship documentation from the more than 900,000 students attending the state’s public schools. Senate bill 836 by Sen. Bo Watson, a Hixson Republican, would also give Tennessee…