Biden's Border Policy Impacting Schools Across The Country

U.S. President Biden attends a dinner hosted by the Human Rights Campaign at the Washington Convention Center in Washington

As the nation awaits the president's announcement on the executive immigration order, the Biden administration's border policy is already having a significant impact on classrooms across the country. Parents are protesting the influx of new migrant students that are overwhelming America's school systems.

The president's executive order, while expected to address certain immigration issues, does not provide a solution to the strain that schools are experiencing. An exception for unaccompanied minors means that they will still be allowed into the country, further exacerbating the resource and financial burden on schools and taxpayers.

It is estimated that taxpayers are currently paying over $1 billion annually to educate all unaccompanied minors in public schools, with the actual cost likely being higher due to the exclusion of students who enter with their families. This financial strain is compounded by the lack of resources in schools, with reports indicating challenges in finding class space and bilingual staff to accommodate the influx of migrant students.

Taxpayers pay over $1 billion annually to educate unaccompanied minors in public schools.

President's executive order doesn't address strain on schools from migrant students.

Challenges include lack of resources, class space, and bilingual staff.

The House Education Subcommittee recently met to discuss the consequences of the border situation, highlighting that the school system was already strained and behind due to COVID-19 lockdowns. Members pointed out that the current challenges have been exacerbated by the influx of migrant students.

Critics argue that the surge in unaccompanied minors crossing the border is a result of President Biden's policies, which they claim have led to tens of thousands of children entering the country without proper support systems in place. The strain on schools and resources is becoming increasingly unsustainable for both educators and taxpayers.

While the president's executive order may address certain aspects of immigration policy, the exemption for unaccompanied minors means that the flow of migrant students into American schools is likely to continue. The long-term implications of this situation remain uncertain, with concerns growing over the ability of schools to effectively support both migrant and domestic students amidst ongoing challenges.