The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board narrowly voted down a resolution opposing House Bill 793, legislation that would allow Tennessee school districts to deny undocumented children a free public education.

After nearly an hour of passionate testimony from parents and community members, the Sumner County Board of Education voted to keep “Christmas Break” on its official calendar. The decision came after an emotional debate over whether the district should rename the holiday to “Winter Break,” exposing deep divisions in the community over faith, heritage, and inclusivity in public education.