--- title: HR 263. Crisis Recovery Network; coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr263 cite_as: HR 263, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr263 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr263.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr263/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70359 date: 2025-02-13 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Crisis Recovery Network; coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board; commend ## Text House Resolution 263 By: Representative Dubnik of the 29th A RESOLUTION Commending the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, after natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, as well as after school shootings and other public emergencies, recovery must be prioritized as a long-term process rather than merely an immediate response; and WHEREAS, states, districts, and post-secondary institutions have focused on crisis prevention and management but may lack the capacity to provide sustained support for their students, teachers, communities, and even their own counselors during the recovery stage; and WHEREAS, rural districts and institutions in particular tend to have fewer counselors and limited access to additional counseling resources; and WHEREAS, school counselors are often expected to respond to student needs after a tragedy, even as they themselves grapple with the emotional toll, underscoring the need for external support for the entire school community; and WHEREAS, schools and institutions affected by crises may require at least a year of dedicated support to fully recover; and WHEREAS, recovery efforts can strain resources that are already stretched thin, as demonstrated by a National Center for Education Statistics study showing that less than half of public schools surveyed believe they can provide mental health services to all students in need; and WHEREAS, recovery is an extended healing process for students and adults alike, and having additional counselors come to the aid of a school or institution in extreme need supports the healing process for the entire community, including teachers and counselors at that school; and WHEREAS, specialized training for counselors is essential to ensure that they have psychological first aid training and can provide counseling that aligns with the unique needs of an educational environment; and WHEREAS, research shows that students who receive adequate support after a crisis are more likely to succeed academically, remain in school, and contribute positively to society; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable network be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board for its work to support academic institutions in times of crisis as well as extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Crisis Recovery Network, coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board, for helping schools recover after disasters, shootings, and other emergencies. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects 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. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-02-13) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-13) - Sponsors: Matt Dubnik - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70359 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr263.md?full=1