Can USC Kids Cross Border for School?

[LaGringaMasBella]

I just read a post about someone considering moving to a border city like CDJ because of a 10 year ban from the U.S.

I know that people can cross the border everyday to work in the U.S. but can children cross the border to attend school in the U.S. if they live in Mexico?

[ratito921]

I don't know much about schools cause I don't have any children yet, but I do know that public schools go by location. Where you live depends on what school you go to. I would assume that if you lived in Mexico your kids could attend school in the US but you would have to show a valid US address for them. Private schools I'm not so sure about. As with everything in life, where there's a will there's a way.

great question I might add! :thumbup:

[LaGringaMasBella]

Thanks ... that question has been in my head since I visited a school in a small pueblo near the city of León (Guanajuato) 2 years ago. It was not a pretty sight.

You're right though, where there is a will there is a way. :thumbup:

[Pinkpig]

I don't know much about schools cause I don't have any children yet, but I do know that public schools go by location. Where you live depends on what school you go to. I would assume that if you lived in Mexico your kids could attend school in the US but you would have to show a valid US address for them. Private schools I'm not so sure about. As with everything in life, where there's a will there's a way.

great question I might add! :thumbup:

Ratito921 is right that public schools go by location and that where you live depends on what school you go to.

Generally speaking in addition to federal and state monies, many public schools get the bulk of their operating dollars and their building fund dollars from local taxes.

Residents of the community usually vote to raise their own taxes, depending upon the needs of the school district and how well the public perceives the school district is spending the public money. Generally these local taxes are voted on by the local residents.

Most school districts will have to have proof that the student is living in the school district before they will enroll the student in their district. If the student does reside in the school district, then the district is required to provide public education to that child.

Generally speaking private schools make their own entrance requirements and these do not usually include location of residence.

[USnoiva]

There was a segment on the news a couple weeks ago about Mexican children that cross the border everyday to go to school in the US.
So many infact that a special "lane" has been opened in El Paso, TX.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/education/stories/042907dntswmexischools.1778bde.html

[mi_corazon]

There was a segment on the news a couple weeks ago about Mexican children that cross the border everyday to go to school in the US.
So many infact that a special "lane" has been opened in El Paso, TX.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/education/stories/042907dntswmexischools.1778bde.html

I remember when I was leaving Juarez to go to El Paso it was early in the morning and there were a lot of children crossing the boarder. If I recall properly many of them were in uniform...so I bet that they are going to a private school.

[Adriane]

Ooh, ooh! I know this one!

I live in CDJ and yes, tons of kids cross to go to school everyday (yep the new 'lane' for them is true- and a good idea!)

Some kids are going to private schools, some kids are using El Paso addresses of family or friends to attend schools there, but in addition, one of the largest districts, Ysleta ISD allows 'open enrollment' meaning anyone can attend there regardless of where you live. I'm not sure how they work that out exactly, but I now a lot of people who take advantage of that as the schools there are very good. There might be fees involved- I can find out if anyone really wants to know...

It's in the news a lot, how many kids cross to go to school. Some people are upset that potentially non-USC kids are benefitting from public schools, but generally speaking most people recognize that education here is better than in CDJ (and these kids must have *some* form of visa to be crossing everyday....) and that it is in these kids best interest.

So yes, it's a doable thing.:thumbup:

[LaGringaMasBella]

Thanks guys! I knew that someone around here would know for sure.:D It's great to know that it is doable just in case we end up living south of the border. Ya never know.