House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) strongly criticized both New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Biden administration for displacing Brooklyn high school students to accommodate migrants in their gymnasium. James Madison High School informed parents and students that in the wake of Mayor Adams sending thousands of illegal immigrants to seek shelter in the school’s gym, attending physical classes would no longer be possible, and they would be compelled to engage in online learning.
In response to the influx of up to 2,000 illegal aliens at the school on January 9, the administration’s decision led to the cancellation of various activities, including dances, concerts, special events, and sports programs. Principal Jodie Cohen notified parents about the shift to “remote learning,” which has been identified as detrimental and unsafe for the education of children, as highlighted in the report.
House Speaker Mike Johnson labeled this situation as an “abdication of duty” during an interview with the New York Post. He expressed concern over Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirming that 85% of apprehended illegal immigrants are released into the interior United States. Johnson pointed out that due to the administration’s policy choices, students and teachers are forced into remote learning to accommodate illegal immigrants, emphasizing a prioritization of non-citizens’ needs over those of citizens.
Additionally, Johnson issued a warning to President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas, urging them to secure the southern border to prevent further consequences for students and schools resulting from the administration’s neglect of duty. He emphasized that House Republicans have proposed solutions, citing the passage of the Schools Not Shelters Act in July, aimed at ensuring schools function as study sanctuaries rather than being impacted by sanctuary city policies.
Johnson revealed that Republicans’ attempts to address these issues have faced opposition, noting that President Biden threatened to veto the Schools Not Shelters Act. The legislation, passed strictly along party lines in the House in 2023, encountered resistance from the Biden administration, claiming it would undermine local control over school facilities.
The Schools Not Shelters Act of 2023, introduced by Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-NY), secured passage in the House in July, with minimal Democratic support. The bill has faced opposition from the Biden administration, arguing that it infringes upon local control and disrupts the decision-making authority of states and municipalities regarding their school buildings.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released a statement expressing strong opposition to H.R. 3941, the Schools Not Shelters Act of 2023. The committee argued that the bill would impede the ability of states and municipalities to govern and make decisions about their school buildings by prohibiting certain federally funded educational institutions from using their facilities to shelter noncitizens seeking asylum, as permitted by law.
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Education has never and will never be about the students. Venue makes no difference.
Illegal migrant bums first. American taxpaying citizens last.