HR263: HR263 Crisis Recovery Network; coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board; commend

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives praising the Crisis Recovery Network, a program run by the Southern Regional Education Board that helps schools and colleges recover after events like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or school shootings. The resolution explains why this kind of support matters: schools often lack enough counselors, especially in rural areas, and recovery from a crisis can take a year or more. It cites a national survey finding that less than half of public schools believe they can meet all students' mental health needs. The House resolves to commend the network for its work and directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to the network.

• Formally commends the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board for supporting schools during crisis recovery.
• States the House's view that recovery from disasters or school emergencies is a long-term process requiring sustained support, not just immediate response.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Crisis Recovery Network.
• Does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement; it only expresses praise and appreciation.

The resolution directly names the Crisis Recovery Network and the Southern Regional Education Board. It also references Georgia's school counselors, students, teachers, and rural school districts and post-secondary institutions that may face crises like natural disasters or school shootings.

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it has no direct legal effect on schools or funding. Its practical significance is symbolic: it publicly recognizes a regional support network and highlights concerns about counselor shortages and long-term recovery needs in Georgia schools.

• The whereas clauses describe the need for long-term crisis recovery support in schools, citing counselor shortages, especially in rural districts.
• The whereas clauses cite a National Center for Education Statistics study finding less than half of public schools can provide mental health services to all students in need.
• The resolving clause formally commends the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the network.

1. 2025-02-13House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-13House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-13House Hopper (House)

• Matt Dubnik (R, HD-029)Primary sponsor

• school mental health
• crisis recovery
• school counselors
• disaster recovery in schools
• legislative commendation