SB0268 amends Tennessee law to redefine residency, mandate tuition for non-resident pupils, and require financial institutions to verify immigration.

SB0268 amends Tennessee law to redefine "resident of this state" to include both U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully present in the state. It mandates that public schools charge tuition to pupils who are not lawfully residing in the state but are enrolled in public schools. The bill also requires financial institutions to verify the immigration status of individuals before sending or transferring funds electronically. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

SB0268 amends Tennessee law to redefine residency, mandate tuition for non-resident pupils, and require financial institutions to verify immigration.

SB0268 amends Tennessee law to redefine "resident of this state" to include both U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully present in the state. It mandates that public schools charge tuition to pupils who are not lawfully residing in the state but are enrolled in public schools. The bill also requires financial institutions to verify the immigration status of individuals before sending or transferring funds electronically. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.