Duval County Public Schools in Florida will use half-penny tax rise toward safety and security measures
Duval County Public Schools in Florida have a 15-year priority plan to use a half-penny sales tax increase to improve the school through safety and security measures and major renovations.
The half-cent sales tax will give the school district around $7 or $8 million each month, according to Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene. The district has a 15-year renovation plan. One of it's first priorities include safety and security measures installed at the schools. Capital funds will be used to get the projects off the ground until the school collects that extra money.