Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 836: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United States. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 836 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Education Agencies - As introduced, authorizes LEAs and public charter schools to refuse to enroll students who are unlawfully present in the United States. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Bo Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Re-refer to S. Cal Comm.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/26/2026
- Senate Reset on calendar for 3/26/2026
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/19/2026
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0207)
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0631)
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 70, Nays 25, PNV 0
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0052)
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0295)
- Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 19, Nays 13
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