AR HR1027

Arkansas House of Representatives expresses support for the Crisis Recovery Support Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), a 75-year-old organization partnering with states to improve education

Network provides long-term counseling support to schools and postsecondary institutions following natural disasters, school shootings, and public emergencies, with affected institutions potentially requiring at least one year of dedicated recovery support

SREB will hire a coordinator for the network and cover travel costs for counselors during training and deployment processes

Specialized counselors with psychological first aid training will be deployed to schools in extreme need, supporting students, teachers, and school counselors who themselves may be affected by crises

Less than half of public schools surveyed by the National Center for Education Statistics believe they can provide mental health services to all students in need, underscoring the necessity of external support resources