The State of Arizona has been ordered by a federal judge to increase funding of programs for English-Language Learners (ELLs) or else face fines up to $2 million per day. Reported by Education Week, the case will soon be heard by the US Supreme Court. The situation has gotten so complicated that even Ken W. Starr is now involved! The controversy is not about money, however, but about local control and who is to benefit from taxpayer dollars. Border states like Arizona have a high number of immigrants that may not be in the country legally and these make up the bulk of those ELL students. The real debate here is whether or not taxpayer dollars should be used to educate students who many people feel should not be allowed to use public schools or even be in the country in the first place. This is especially relevant in a state that has an disproportionately high number of immigrants.
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