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Will Alabama’s new immigration law send nervous families across border to Georgia schools?

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by Maureen Downey
10:59 am October 4, 2011

I am getting a lot of e-mails on Alabama’s new immigration law because of its implications for Georgia schools. The new law mandates that Alabama public schools collect information on the immigration status of students and their parents when they enroll, but does not deny the kids access to school.

The law had been delayed because of legal challenges, but U.S. District Judge Sharon Blackburn decreed last week that major portions of the law could to go into effect, setting off a national furor in immigration policy.

But closer to home, there are practical questions.

A Georgia teacher on the Alabama line sent me this note after reading news stories that immigrant families may leave Alabama because of the law and fears for their children’s education: “I have to wonder where they will go and, since we are next door neighbors so to speak, whether it will have any impact on Hispanic enrollments in Georgia’s schools. I’m hesitant to start this discussion on the blog, due to the palpable dislike of immigrants posted by some here. Yet, I believe the potential implications of this exodus deserves consideration.â€

I think it is time for Alabama to verify that all those receiving benefits are still residing in the state.

It is too easy to move across a state line to enroll the kids in school and stay close enough to keep drawing benenfits from Alabama while commuting back into the state to shop and get medical. But I think, double dipping from multiple states has been a common MO.

All of the electronic state issued debit cards and WIC cards were loaded on 10/01/2011.

Every state needs to be required to verify citizenship before any social services and aid is issued. That includes the so called undocumented persons. Then need to be made to leave and reenter legally.

I say stop the welfare & you will see how many will go back home
this is for every one not just the mexico all, other country
& yes the American some don't want to work I see this all the time
it high time stop this I know some american can not get any help
so stop this welfare & the one that need help yes
help them
No amnesty