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| https://web.archive.org/web/20141003000432/http://www.vitter.senate.gov/newsroom/press/vitter-costs-number-of-illegals-in-louisiana-schools-higher-than-reported | Vitter: Costs, Number of Illegals in Louisiana Schools Higher than Reported | 2014-09-30 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | LA | David Vitter | V000127 | web.archive.org | legacy | Vitter: Costs, Number of Illegals in Louisiana Schools Higher than Reported Updated numbers show more than 1,600 unaccompanied alien children (UAC) in Louisiana school system will cost at least $7 million Tuesday, September 30, 2014 (Metairie, La.) – U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) recently reached out to John White, Louisiana Superintendent of Education, regarding the state’s ability to handle the influx of the 1,275 unaccompanied alien children (UACs) relocated to Louisiana. Since White’s initial response, the number of UACs relocated to the state has increased to 1,652, and he estimated it will cost Louisiana nearly $7 million, if not more, to educate them in the 2014-2015 school year. “This rapid influx puts an additional burden on teachers who will be expected to accommodate non-English speaking students. That’s not fair to the teachers and not fair to the students in the classroom,” Vitter said. “President Obama’s failure to enforce basic immigration laws is now causing a huge financial burden for Louisiana.” Below is a chart with information from the Louisiana Department of Education showing how many UAC’s have been relocated to Louisiana. Below the chart are some statistics based on the Parishes who have received the children. Note: some parishes have not provided a cost estimate, therefore the following estimated cost only accounts for less than two thirds of the UACs. Parish Total # of Unaccompanied Children Relocated between Jan. 1 – Aug. 31, 2014 Estimated Cost to Educate UACs East Baton Rouge Parish 289 $948,137 Jefferson Parish 575 $4,600,000 Lafayette Parish 107 N/A Orleans Parish 256 N/A St. Tammany Parish 145 $1,425,640 Unidentified Parish 280 N/A TOTAL 1,652 $6,973,777 • The East Baton Rouge Parish School System (EBRPS) estimates 289 new unaccompanied children. EBRPS has indicated that in order to educate these additional UACs, the district will need to hire 7 new teachers, 7 English as a Second Language (ESL) Paraprofessionals/Facilitators, 7 Parent/Student Advocates, and 1 Practitioner License (PL) teacher. (EBRPS estimates a cost of $948,137, which includes $21,000 for translations and materials and supplies.) • The Jefferson Parish School System estimates 575 new unaccompanied children. They have indicated that in order to educate these additional UACs, the district will need to hire 27 new English as a Second Language (ESL) Teachers, 20 New ESL Para-Educators, 19 Regular Education Teachers, and 3 Special Education Teachers. (Jefferson Parish School System estimates a cost of $ 4.6 million) • The Lafayette Parish School System estimates it has 107 new unaccompanied children. The district has indicated that in order to educate these additional students, they have hired 1 new English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher for a new ESL program at the High School career center and plan on hiring 7 additional ESL Teachers and 7 additional Bilingual Assistants. Additionally, the district plans to open a new elementary ESL program for grades K-5. (Lafayette Parish School System did not provide a cost estimate.) • The St. Tammany Parish School System estimates it has 145 new unaccompanied children, and has indicated that in order to accommodate these additional students, the district hired 1 English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher and 8.5 ESL Aides. (St. Tammany Parish School System estimates a cost of $ 1,425,640.) | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |