HR 263: Crisis Recovery Network; coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board; commend

This House resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a formal statement of praise from the Georgia House of Representatives for the Crisis Recovery Network, a program coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board that helps schools and colleges recover emotionally and academically after crises such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and school shootings. The resolution's preamble explains why the network's work matters: recovery from a crisis can take a year or more, rural schools often have too few counselors, and even school counselors themselves need outside support after a tragedy. It cites a National Center for Education Statistics finding that fewer than half of surveyed public schools believe they can meet all students' mental health needs. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for distribution to the Crisis Recovery Network as a symbolic honor.

• Formally commends the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board for its work supporting schools during crisis recovery.
• Extends the House's best wishes for the network's continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the network.
• Does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement; it is a statement of recognition rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names the Crisis Recovery Network and the Southern Regional Education Board as the honorees. It also references school counselors, students, teachers, and rural school districts and post-secondary institutions that rely on crisis recovery support.

Because this is a commendation resolution, it does not alter any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose new requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: it publicly recognizes the Crisis Recovery Network's role in helping schools and colleges recover from disasters and tragedies.

• The whereas clauses describe the need for long-term crisis recovery support in schools, citing rural counselor shortages and a National Center for Education Statistics survey on mental health service gaps.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution 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 counseling
• education resolution