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HB 1754 · 2026 · House · Education Policy and Administration Committee

Repealing school behavioral health system

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repealing the statewide use of the multi-tiered system of supports for behavioral health and wellness relative to systems of care for children's mental health.

Repeals the statutory requirement for statewide use of the multi-tiered system of supports for behavioral health and wellness (MTSS-B) in New Hampshire schools.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

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.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. John SellersRPrime
  • Rep. Kristin NobleRChair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Brian ColeRVice Chair· Housing
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference

Also: Rep. Sandra PanekR, Rep. Clayton WoodR, Rep. Cyril AuresR

Public testimony

445 signed in online · 108 wrote testimony

7% support93% oppose0% neutral

ForBehavioral health decisions should rest with parents/local control

AgainstMTSS-B is an evidence-based framework for early support

AI-generatedLeading arguments, summarized by the testimony tool.

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“MTSS - B is a way to turn schools into mental health clinics, of which I am absolutely NOT in favor of. I do not believe that parents will be involved in the decisions made in these "on-site clinics". This is just another way to institutionalize our places of education.”
— Jeanine Baberadt, Manchestersupports
“I support this legislation to remove MTSS-B from state statute, leaving this to local control.”
— James Martineau, Rollinsfordsupports
“Children need to be held accountable for their behaviors. There are consequences for actions.. It is about time we teach our children to be responsible and stop blaming everyone else for poor choices.…”
— Melodye Smith, Manchestersupports
“AFT-NH opposes HB 1754 because it repeals New Hampshire’s statewide MTSS-B framework, which is the system schools use to catch the signs of student stress, anxiety, or behavioral struggles early and offer the right level of support before problems escalate.…”
— Debrah Howes, Bow · American Federation of Teachers - NHopposes
“I strongly urge you to maintain MTSS-B as a core framework for providing evidence-based behavioral supports in our schools. MTSS-B is not a program but a system—one that ensures all students receive the level of support they need, when they need it.…”
— Fern Seiden, Nashuaopposes
“MTSS-B was created to support children's mental health. It was bipartisan and passed without opposition. This is a support system for children that is crucial to maintaining their health. There is no reason to abolish it. Abolishing it will make children suffer.…”
— Emily Holland, Manchesteropposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-1110:00 amHouse Education Policy and AdministrationGP 232Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1 P. 34
  2. Feb 11, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 232
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 01:30 pm GP 232
  4. Feb 18, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 12
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 13

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.