The usual response--it does not cost the district, the feds and state will pay for it.  So its okay to have the federal government and state government pay for it, but wait it is still the taxpayer of the country or state that pays for it.  This is such a lame argument.  The same one used to justify the EMX on 11th and many other things.   In my opinion, this policy needs to stand on its merits after considering all of the benefits and consequences both direct and indirect especially what it communicates to children about responsibility.