Tennessee Republican Lawmakers Have Paused A Bill That Would Allow Schools To Deny Enrollment To Undocumented Children, Citing Concerns Over Federal Funding. The Bill Challenges A 1982 Supreme Court Ruling That Guarantees Public Education Regardless Of Immigration Status. The House Version Remains In Committee As Lawmakers Seek Federal Guidance To Ensure The State’s $1.1 Billion In Education Funding Is Not Jeopardized. Students And Advocacy Groups Across Tennessee Have Strongly Opposed The Bill.