Barbara Crouse

To Whom It May Concern, I work in a public high school and strongly oppose this bill. New Hampshire's Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavioral Health and Wellness (MTSS-B) is a proven, prevention-focused framework that helps our schools identify and support students’ behavioral health and wellness needs. Through the funding of our multi-tiered system we are able to provide improved wrap around services for students. This includes everything from universal strategies that benefit all students to more intensive, individualized support for those who need it most. Unfortunately, House Bill 1754 would remove the statewide commitment to this evidence-based approach, potentially leaving schools and students without critical mental health supports. Please reconsider support for this bill as it will be detrimental to our state's children. Anyone who cares about our children's emotional well being should oppose this bill since it will undercut supports for children.