Senate Bill 2491, also known as the "Safe Access to Schools and Child Services Act," amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to prohibit state and local agencies from conditioning the enrollment, attendance, or receipt of services for children under eighteen years of age on the disclosure of their immigration status. This prohibition applies unless explicitly required by federal or state law or a court order. The bill clarifies that it does not limit compliance with federal immigration law or cooperation with federal authorities as mandated by law.

The bill introduces new legal language across multiple titles, including Title 4, Title 37, Title 49, and Title 71, ensuring that the definitions of "local agency" and "state agency" are consistent throughout. These definitions encompass various governmental entities, including public schools and charter schools. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of access to education and services for all children, regardless of their immigration status.