It was recognized that the cost of transition would likely be substantially more than $4 billion. but any expenses beyond that $4 billion would be the obligation of the States. It was also recognized that it would take more than 4 years to complete this transition period. It was suspected that some of the Illegal aliens would be reticent to apply for amnesty in the early part of the program. that there might be significant numbers who would be applying late in the amnesty window. Some of E 22829 these costs. such as health costs. education. and retraining. would likely take more than a few months or years in order to accomplish. So the arrangement was a 7year transition period. the Federal Government providing $4 billionS1 billion a year during the first 4 years of that 7year periodand then 3 years of no additional Federal funding. but in which the trust fund could be utilized for the balance of transition costs. the States being required to bear the burden for all costs above the $4 billion.
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