A Tennessee House committee has approved a bill allowing K-12 schools to refuse enrollment to students without legal immigration status. This initiative is part of a broader trend across several states to undermine migrants’ educational rights, with Florida imposing higher college tuition fees based on immigration status. Additionally, the Trump administration is investigating universities for their diversity efforts, while an agency for English-language education has been dissolved. These moves collectively contribute to the narrative that undocumented immigrants are burdens on taxpayers, despite their contributions to public funding.
The Tennessee House committee has approved a bill allowing K-12 schools to refuse enrollment to students unlawfully present, intensifying efforts against migrant students' education.
Lamberth's proposal undermines undocumented children's hopes, stating that giving them access to education only sets them up for unrealistic dreams without legal status.
Florida's increased college tuition based on immigration status and the Trump administration's investigation into universities highlight the systematic efforts to marginalize migrant students.
The dismantling of the Department of Education and the disappearance of the English-language agency reflect broader initiatives aimed at depriving migrant students of educational rights.
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