West Virginia HR11: Expressing West Virginia’s support for the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

HOUSE RESOLUTION 11 (By Delegates Statler, Ellington, Toney, Hornbuckle, Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker), Hamilton, Dittman, McGeehan, Rohrbach, Kelly, and Worrell) [March 20, 2025; Referred to the Committee on Rules ] Expressing the West Virginia House of Delegates' support for the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), expressing support for West Virginia's participation in said network, and recognizes the Network as a trusted support for West Virginia schools, districts and postsecondary institutions to know they may call upon 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, Recovery efforts can strain resources that are already stretched thin, given …

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Sponsors

• Statler, Joe (R, 077) · primary sponsor
• Ellington, Joe (R, 038)
• Toney, Christopher W. (R, 043)
• Hornbuckle, Sean (D, 025)
• Hanshaw, Roger (R, 062)
• Hamilton, Anitra (D, 081)
• Dittman, Lori (R, 063)
• McGeehan, Pat (R, 001)
• Rohrbach, Matthew (R, 026)
• David Kelly (R, HD-006)
• Worrell, Evan (R, 023)

Common questions

What is HR11?

HR11 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Expressing West Virginia’s support for the Crisis Recovery Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board.

What is the status of HR11?

Introduced as of March 20, 2025.

Who sponsored HR11?

Statler, Joe (R, 077), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR11?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2025&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res