Bills · HR 4248
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4248Taxation
School Resource Officer Reform Act
INTRO JUN 27· LAST ACTION JUN 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could change who becomes a school resource officer and how they are compensated. By making the income of certain retired law enforcement officers working as SROs tax-free, it creates a strong financial incentive for experienced officers to take on these roles. This could increase the presence of armed security personnel in schools, which some see as a way to enhance safety.
Furthermore, extending federal death benefits to all SROs recognizes the inherent risks of their job and provides a crucial safety net for their families. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more retired officers in schools and offer greater financial protection for SROs' loved ones. If it doesn't pass, the current tax structure for SROs would remain, and SROs would not be uniformly eligible for these specific federal death benefits.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Excludes compensation of 'qualified school resource officers' from gross income for federal income and payroll tax purposes.
This significantly increases the take-home pay for retired peace officers working as armed SROs, potentially incentivizing more experienced officers to work in schools.
PROVISION 02
Defines a 'qualified school resource officer' as a retired peace officer employed as an armed SRO at an elementary or secondary school.
This specifies exactly who would qualify for the tax exemption, ensuring it targets a particular group of SROs.
PROVISION 03
Amends existing law to make all school resource officers eligible for Public Safety Officer Death Benefits.
This provides financial security for the families of any SRO who dies in the line of duty, recognizing their role as public safety personnel.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 27
Introduced in House
JUN 27
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4248
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 27, 2025
Last actionJun 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 27, 2025
House BillHR 4248Taxation
School Resource Officer Reform Act
INTRODUCED JUN 27, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 27, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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