Maybe they could find the money in these programs:
Illegal immigrants and state programs
Washington state estimates it will spend more than $300 million over the next two years on services illegal immigrants can tap, not counting K-12 education. A breakdown: $125 million on health care for 7,400 pregnant women ineligible for Medicaid because they can't prove they are here legally. This program can't be changed, because of federal restrictions.
$73 million on welfare for children. The federal government requires proof that the children are here legally, but not their parents. This program also can't be changed.
$59 million for medical and dental coverage for 25,000 children from low-income families ineligible for Medicaid because they can't prove they are here legally.
$24 million for kidney dialysis and cancer treatment for 1,300 low-income people ineligible for Medicaid because they can't prove they are here legally.
$15 million for in-state tuition subsidies for students who have lived in Washington for at least three years. The state does not check legal status.
$5.6 million in nursing-home care for low-income undocumented residents.
Sources: State Legislature, Department of Social and Health Services
when i applied for college, they told me if i hadnt shown proof that im a citizen and told them i had no documents i would have gotten a tuition free education. would have only needed to pay for my books, instead i pay taxes and tuition.