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OK, so these guys can't graduate high school in the normal amount of time. What does that say to you? Of course, Texas just wants the money for some warm bodies and these people will not get anymore education than they already got. This is only one thing wrong with the education (propaganda) system in this country.
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- A new Texas law offers $30 per day, per student, funding for school districts that accept students who are over 21 but no older than 26.
The level of funding, which was previously only offered to school districts for students under the age of 21, is aimed at curbing the dropout rate in Texas, the Houston Chronicle reported Friday.
"There are a lot of kids that leave, for good or bad reason, during their teenage years and then realize as young adults that they really need that diploma," state Rep. Scott Hochberg, D-Houston, who sponsored the legislatio, told the newspaper. "It's really all about the person who wants to come back to school."
I suspect this is in response to the influx of Hispanic immigrants, the same had to be done in my area (but not statewide) because the dropout rates rose with immigration.
I suspect this is in response to the influx of Hispanic immigrants, the same had to be done in my area (but not statewide) because the dropout rates rose with immigration.
They should be treated the same as anyone else. If they can't or won't learn then they deserve to starve since they won't ever get a decent job. The illegals should be deported immediately though. I am sick of this stuff with some of the minorities that just don't believe in education and then moan and groan because they can't find a decent job and want the minimum wage raised so they can live on it.
My aunt is mentally retarded and stayed in school until age 21 along with most of the other people in her class. It would've been nice (and easier on my grandma) if she could've stayed in school until 26 because she functions well enough to get a lot out of in-school programs along with evening computer classes.
If programs like that get funded for people up to 26 years old I'm all for it.
They should be treated the same as anyone else. If they can't or won't learn then they deserve to starve since they won't ever get a decent job. The illegals should be deported immediately though. I am sick of this stuff with some of the minorities that just don't believe in education and then moan and groan because they can't find a decent job and want the minimum wage raised so they can live on it.
Shame on you. You must be a "compassionate conservative."
My aunt is mentally retarded and stayed in school until age 21 along with most of the other people in her class. It would've been nice (and easier on my grandma) if she could've stayed in school until 26 because she functions well enough to get a lot out of in-school programs along with evening computer classes.
If programs like that get funded for people up to 26 years old I'm all for it.
A "good" state would have adequate programs to appropriate allow your aunt to have an ongoing constructive and structured daytime activity. Unfortunately, many states (probably most states) just drop the ball here. A real tragedy.
However, I don't think this should revert to creating a longer school life. As someone else stated, at some point this is really also about money, not just eduction.
"There are a lot of kids that leave, for good or bad reason, during their teenage years and then realize as young adults that they really need that diploma," state Rep. Scott Hochberg, D-Houston, who sponsored the legislatio, told the newspaper. "It's really all about the person who wants to come back to school."
This simple and logical statement requires defense? Boy some of you folks are just eaten up with... evil.
A "good" state would have adequate programs to appropriate allow your aunt to have an ongoing constructive and structured daytime activity. Unfortunately, many states (probably most states) just drop the ball here. A real tragedy.
However, I don't think this should revert to creating a longer school life. As someone else stated, at some point this is really also about money, not just eduction.
She lives in Texas and is pretty active with the Shive (sp?) Center. They go bowling, to the movies, other activities. There's even a bus that goes around and picks everyone up. It's been good for her.
Now that my grandma is gone my parents takes care of my aunt. She functions pretty highly - maybe a 12 year old mentality. My parents bought the house next door to them when it came up for sale and we fixed it up for my aunt to move into. It's close enough to stay on top of what's going on every day, and gives her space to make her own.
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