HB 1754-FN - AS INTRODUCED
2026 SESSION
26-3002
08/07
HOUSE BILL 1754-FN
SPONSORS: Rep. Sellers, Graf. 10; Rep. Panek, Hills. 1; Rep. Noble, Hills. 2; Rep. Wood, Merr. 13; Rep. Cole, Hills. 26; Rep. Aures, Merr. 13; Sen. Innis, Dist 7
COMMITTEE: Education Policy and Administration
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ANALYSIS
This bill repeals the statewide use of the multi-tiered system of supports for behavioral health and wellness, or MTSS-B, in New Hampshire schools.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
26-3002
08/07
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
1 Repeal. RSA 135-F:3, III(l), relative to statewide use of the multi-tiered system of supports for behavioral health and wellness, or MTSS-B, in New Hampshire schools, is repealed.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
26-3002
Revised 02/10/2026
HB 1754-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS INTRODUCED
FISCAL IMPACT: This bill does not provide funding, nor does it authorize new positions.
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Estimated State Impact | |||||
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | FY 2028 | FY 2029 | |
Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Revenue Fund(s) | None | ||||
Expenditures* | $0 | Indeterminable | Indeterminable | Indeterminable | |
Funding Source(s) | None | ||||
Appropriations* | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Funding Source(s) | None | ||||
*Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill | |||||
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Estimated Political Subdivision Impact | |||||
| FY 2026 | FY 2027 | FY 2028 | FY 2029 | |
County Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
County Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
Local Revenue | $0 | Indeterminable | Indeterminable | Indeterminable | |
Local Expenditures | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
METHODOLOGY:
This bill repeals RSA 135-F:3, relative to statewide use of the multi-tiered system of supports for behavioral health and wellness (MTSS-B) in NH schools. The Department of Health and Human Services states that, other than a requirement in the existing statute to provide "technical assistance to school districts and other education providers to support implementation of MTSS-B,” the Department plays no role in implementing the existing program. Existing services are potentially reimbursed through the Medicaid to Schools program, but this program is the financial responsibility of local school districts. Medicaid to Schools is included in the state operating budget only because the Department acts as a pass-through, as it is the agency designated for receiving federal Medicaid funds. The Department notes that theoretically, repeal may result in an increase in children needing higher levels of care, potentially leading to future costs for intensive behavioral health services. Any such costs, however, are unable to be quantified.
The Department of Education states that it is unable to determine the fiscal impact of the bill.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Departments of Education and Health and Human Services
| Date | Body | Type |
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| Feb. 11, 2026 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
Feb. 25, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
Feb. 25, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:30 pm GP 232
Feb. 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 232
Dec. 17, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1