They turn it over to a collections company. Fast, in IPS. Then a $100 bill turns into $300-$400 right away because they add on fees.
The problem I have is they refuse to give a list out of the cost beforehand during the summer so you can see what classes your kid is taking and how much the cost will be, just estimated so people can have a heads up roughly what it will be.
A lady actually started crying when my wife was in the HS, the bill was over $300 for her one daughter, and my wife overheard her say she still has four more in middle and elementary school to go pay for.
My wife said it was just horrible watching her lose it like that, she said there was anger in the room from about everyone who couldn’t help but feel what this poor (literally) woman was going through.
Martinsville is not a rich community by any means, especially with times like they are now around here. I think there should be some form of relief for people who can prove hardship, but there doesn’t seem to be any other than installment plans. (if they allow that even).