Bill allowing Tennessee schools to block undocumented students dies this legislative session

SOCM Communications
Apr 23
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A controversial bill that would allow Tennessee public schools to keep illegal immigrants out of classrooms died this legislative session. Watch the video from WSMV in Nashville.

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