Weaver Talks Funding Mechanism For School Resource Officers

How can school resource officers be funded across Illinois?  Local State Senator Chuck Weaver says he supports legislation that would allow counties the option to pass a 1-percent public safety sales tax—through referendum—with proceeds specifically used for school resource officers.

Weaver hosted a town hall meeting at the Aledo Fire Station last night.  The Mercer County School Board will discuss school resource officers tonight.