Tag #Migrant Students

How do the costs claimed in the lawsuit compare to the state's independently calculated costs of educating migrant children, and what accounts for the discrepancies?

The lawsuit highlights the financial strain on Oklahoma schools due to increased demand for bilingual staff, counselors, assessments, transportation, and other resources needed to educate migrant children. This financial burden is directly linked to the Biden administration's border policies, which resulted in a significant number of unaccompanied minors being placed in Oklahoma. The requested $474 million, however, originates from an external source and differs from the figure calculated based on the state's reported costs.