Will Tom get to go to California? Or will he stay?

In the book, around...I believe Chapter 9 our characters find out that Tom might not be able to go with them because Al overheard people talking about Tom and how his parole wouldn't allow him to leave the state.
How many think that Tom will be able to go with the family with California? How many thing the latter and if so, what did you think Tom will do if he stays?