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This resolution recognizes March 4, 2025, as Communities In Schools (CIS) Day at the State Capitol, honoring an organization that provides critical support to students across Texas. CIS, established in 1979, is the state's largest provider of school-based behavioral health services, operating through 27 affiliates and serving over 122,000 students annually. The organization uses a multitiered support system to address chronic absenteeism and help students stay in school, with impressive outcomes including 99% school retention, 98% grade promotion, and 98% senior graduation rates. CIS staff, including mental health professionals, provide trauma-informed interventions and support services free of charge on school campuses, helping students overcome emotional and behavioral challenges. The resolution highlights CIS's unique funding model, which leverages state funding with additional public and private resources to multiply its impact, effectively providing nearly five dollars in services for every state dollar invested. By recognizing CIS Day, the Texas House of Representatives aims to commend the organization for its immeasurable importance in helping young Texans prepare for successful futures.

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