A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing a legislation to obtain additional funding for school security by implementing a sales tax on violent video games.
Republican State Rep. Christopher Quinn introduced HB 109- Additional Funding for Security Measures. The legislation will allow charging a ten percent sales tax on video games that contain violent material.
The revenue will fund school safety and violence prevention projects including installing security cameras, intercom systems, metal detectors, reinforcing doors, and replacing windows with bullet proof glass, etc.
Legislation could raise $3.5 million a year for Pennsylvania schools
“The crux of the bill is; I’m simply trying to make schools safe. It’s about identifying a source of funding to help combat the growing violence,” said Quinn as quoted by Philly.com.
The state lawmaker estimated that his legislation would raise around $3.5 million in sales tax every year. The money will be put into a special account. School districts could request funding from that account for school safety projects.
