Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the School Resource Officer Reform Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow eligible former law enforcement officials to receive an income tax exemption for the compensation they receive in their service as School Resource Officers (SROs). This would incentivize school districts to hire retired law enforcement officers to protect our schools.

“Our children deserve to feel safe in the classroom, period. In Southeast Texas, we know all too well that evil people do evil things, and we must do everything in our power to help school districts protect their students,” said Rep. Weber. “This bill takes a commonsense step forward by cutting red tape and lowering costs so schools can bring experienced, retired law enforcement officers on board to keep our kids safe.”

Read the bill here.

This bill builds on Rep. Weber’s earlier introduction of the Police Officers Protecting Children Act, which would allow qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in a school zone.