I think it is important as we look at this particular amendment to really ask where the impact will be felt. First of all. I am very proud of the leadership in the State of Texas that has chosen not to make a whipping boy out of the children of immigrants. legal or illegal. In essence. this amendment does that. It ignores the Plyler versus Doe decision of the Supreme Court that says making access to education dependent on immigration status is a violation of the equal protection clause. It clearly makes armed guards out of principals and teachers. It also says that rather than Investing in children who are here. this in some way is going to prevent illegal immigration. That is not correct. What it simply does is create an unfunded mandate by requiring local jurisdictions now to scratch their heads and ask the question. what do we do with these children who need education?
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