Make the Call:
Tell Your Lawmaker EVERY child deserves an education!
(this takes just 1 minute)
A phone ringing off the hook is more difficult for a lawmaker to ignore than a flooded inbox!
Our rights and freedoms are under attack in Tennessee — and we need your help. Some state lawmakers have proposed legislation to deny certain immigrant children the right to a public K-12 education, in direct defiance of the U.S. Constitution and our country's long history of providing every child access to a basic education.
The outcome of this legislation could affect not only Tennesseeans, but every undocumented child across the country for many years to come. We need to send a clear message to Tennessee lawmakers: our children's basic rights are NOT up for debate.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use this form to call your lawmaker and ask that they oppose HB-0793 and SB-0836, which would give public and charter schools permission to refuse to enroll undocumented students.
Submit the form with your phone number.
Answer your phone! That's our automated system calling to give you instructions on what to expect. (don't worry it's not a live call yet!)
When ready, you'll press the star * key to get connected to your first lawmaker.
Don't worry about sounding “scripted” legislators are used to and expect calls like this.
After your conversation don't hang up, wait for instructions on when to press the * (star key) to move to the next lawmaker.
SCRIPT
Hello, my name is [YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME], and I am a resident of [CITY].
I am calling to share my concern with [LEGISLATOR'S NAME] regarding [BILL #HB-0793 and SB-0836].
We all want a quality education for ourselves and our children. As a [parent / teacher / community member], I know how important it is for every child to have access to an education.
[Share a personal story abuot why this is important to you/all children] School was foundational for me growing up. It's where I met some of my best lifelong friends, discovered my love for [insert favorite subject], and gained important skills that have been key to my success in life. Every child living in our country should have the same freedom and right to learn as I did — no matter where they were born or how they got here.
When every child has the ability to achieve their full potential, we as a country are stronger.
Can I count on [LEGISLATOR NAME] to support every child's right to an education and oppose [BILL #]?
[pause and wait for response]
Thank you [End call]