Melissa Gore | Oppose HB1754

Early intervention through MTSS-B changes developmental trajectories. When children receive timely support, they build resilience, develop coping skills, and maintain connection to their education—preventing the downstream consequences of untreated mental health challenges. The MTSS-B framework recognizes what research consistently demonstrates: children have remarkable capacity for growth when provided appropriate support within their natural environments. Without this coordinated approach, children face longer waits for services, more severe symptoms requiring crisis intervention, and disrupted education that compounds their struggles.