CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cedar Rapids Community School District is investing $3.5 million in student safety and well-being for the 2025-26 school year.
The funding includes $2 million for behavior support roles and student advocacy, plus $1.5 million to place social-emotional behavioral health (SEBH) intervention specialists in nearly every school.
The social, emotional and behavioral health of our students is not optional — it’s essential,” said superintendent Dr. Tawana Grover. “Every child deserves a safe, welcoming place to learn and grow…