Oklahoma Schools Demand $474M from Harris Over Immigration Costs

State Superintendent Ryan Walters blames Vice President Kamala Harris for the financial burden on schools due to illegal immigration.

Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters sent a letter to Vice President Harris requesting $474.9 million to cover education costs for illegal immigrant minors.
Walters claims that the Biden-Harris administration's border policies have led to significant financial strain on Oklahoma's public schools.
The $474.9 million figure is an estimate, as Walters argues only the federal government knows the full extent of illegal immigration.
Oklahoma is the first state to calculate and bill the federal government for educational costs related to the border crisis.
Vice President Harris's office has not responded to Walters's demand, highlighting ongoing tensions over immigration policy.