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SCR 43

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION expressing Kentucky's support for the Crisis Recovery Support Network coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board, expressing support for Kentucky's participation in the network, and recognizing the network as a trusted support for Kentucky schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions to know they may call upon if the need arises.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky formally endorses participation in the Southern Regional Education Board's Crisis Recovery Support Network as an emergency resource for schools and colleges.

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 30)
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Bill Summary · SCR 43

Legislative bill overview

SCR 43 is a concurrent resolution that expresses Kentucky's official support for the Crisis Recovery Support Network, which is coordinated by the Southern Regional Education Board. The resolution recognizes this network as a trusted resource that Kentucky schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions can access during emergencies or crises.

Why is this important

The resolution formalizes state support for a regional mutual aid network designed to help educational institutions respond to and recover from crises—whether natural disasters, public health emergencies, security incidents, or other disruptions. By officially endorsing participation, Kentucky signals commitment to inter-institutional cooperation and establishes a documented framework for accessing emergency support resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive: As a concurrent resolution, this is largely symbolic and does not allocate funding or create binding obligations, raising questions about whether the endorsement translates into meaningful support or resources
  • Coordination clarity: The resolution doesn't specify operational details about how institutions would access the network, what services are available, or who bears implementation costs
  • Regional effectiveness: Questions may arise about whether a Southern Regional board adequately serves Kentucky's specific needs or whether state-specific crisis resources would be more effective

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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