Revision: June 6, 2023, 6:33 p.m.
Sen. Whitley, Dist 15
Sen. Altschiller, Dist 24
June 6, 2023
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03/10
Floor Amendment to HB 2-FN-A-LOCAL
Amend the bill by inserting after section 604 the following new sections and renumbering the effective date to be the last numbered section:
605 Findings; Children's Mental Health. The general court recognizes that the ongoing mental health, substance misuse, and child protection crises have taken a significant toll on New Hampshire's children, families, and taxpayers, and New Hampshire schools are challenged daily to support the behavioral health needs of students while promoting academic achievement for all students. In response, the New Hampshire department of education's office of social and emotional wellness has supported approximately 37 New Hampshire school districts in implementing an evidence-based prevention framework to support the behavioral health and wellness of all students, called multi-tiered system of support for behavioral health and wellness, or MTSS-B. MTSS-B is a key component of the system of care established under RSA 135-F.
606 Appropriation; Department of Education; Children's Mental Health; MTSS-B Framework.
I. The sum of $1,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and the sum of $1,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, are hereby appropriated to the department of education to enter into the contracts required to continue to perform the statutory duties as described under RSA 135-F:5.
II. Of these sums, the governor shall determine if any remaining discretionary funds appropriated for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, or any other matching federal funds can be used for the purpose described in paragraph I of this section. Any remaining costs for said purpose shall be appropriated from the general fund. The governor is authorized to draw a warrant for said sums from the general fund or out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
Add:
206. Makes an appropriation to the department of education to enter into contracts required to perform the statutory duties as described under RSA 135-F:5.