Texas schools reported losing 14, 200 immigrant kids last year. The true number is likely higher.
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Texas public schools reported a loss of over 14,200 immigrant students during the last academic year, a decline attributed to heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Experts suggest the actual number may be even higher, as the reported figures only include students fitting a specific legal definition of immigrant. This 7% drop in immigrant enrollment marks the first decrease since the pandemic, with significant losses in urban districts like Houston, which saw a 22% decline. The loss of these students impacts school funding, resulting in tens of millions of dollars less for districts already facing budget challenges.
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