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That's not what I see everyday in my Montgomery County neighborhood.  So, I'm going to go with what I see with my own eyes, versus data that can be manipulated and falsified (by both parties).

My kids go to school will many families who are here illegally.  The kids receive a free education from MCPS.  Plus, free backpacks and free breakfasts and lunch.  MCPS also pays for translators in person, plus translations services for all the newsletters - grade level and schoolwide.  Plus a translator at PTA meetings (which still doesn't mean much turnout from the parents).  The kids receive free field trips, plus low ratio ESOL instruction for years.

The kids also receive free health insurance through the state.  Free dental care and free eye care.  Free meals in the summer.

Where does the money for all these programs come from?  Mostly taxpayers.  Some privately funded through non-profits.

Yes, their parents pay sales taxes, but that's about it.  Some of the parents are housekeepers who work for cash only.  Some are laborers who also work for cash only.  Some do pay taxes as part of their rent, but we're in Twinbrook where many of them rent from illegal renters in SFHs, again paying cash only.

They are smart and keep their reported income very low, dealing in cash as much as possible.  It's a fantastic set up, and I can absolutely understand why people continue to rush into Montgomery County illegally from all over the world.  Who wouldn't want that?  But, the funds are limited, IMO.  And, this is NOT a sustainable model.[/quote]

Oh good, anecdata. The immigrants are also doing work that makes a lot of money for their employers who then pay taxes. [/quote]

one anecdote that's true for many others in many other schools

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