South Carolina H 4133: Crisis Recovery Network

Bill Text

2025-2026 Bill 4133 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 05, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4133

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL 
ASSEMBLY FOR the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional 
Education Board, TO express support for THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO 
PARTICIPATE IN THE network, and to recognize the Network as a trusted support 
for schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions IN THIS STATE to know 
they may call upon it if the need arises.

Whereas, after natural 
disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and floods, after school shootings, and in 
public emergencies, recovery must be prioritized as a long-term process, rather 
than an immediate response only; and 

Whereas, states, 
districts and postsecondary institutions have focused on crisis prevention and 
management, but may not have 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 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 crisis may require at least a year of dedicated 
support to fully recover; and

Whereas, recovery 
efforts can strain resources that are already stretched thin, given that a 
National Center for Education Statistics study showed that less than half of 
public schools surveyed believe that their school is able to 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 of all people in the 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 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, the Southern 
Regional Education Board, with its 75-year history of partnering with states to 
improve education, is uniquely equipped to lead this effort because of its 
ability to mobilize key education and policymaking stakeholders at all levels. 
Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate 
concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General 
Assembly, by this resolution, express their support for the Crisis Recovery 
Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board, express support 
for the State of South Carolina to participate in the network, and recognize 
the network as a trusted support for schools, districts, and postsecondary 
institutions in this State to know they may call upon it if the need arises.

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