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Public commenters urge David Douglas board to oppose Multnomah County cuts to school‑based mental health
Summary
Parents and professionals told the board that proposed Multnomah County budget cuts would remove critical counseling supports from schools. Speakers described long‑term impact of losing school‑based counselors and asked the district to advocate to preserve services.
Several public commenters urged the David Douglas board to take a strong public stance against proposed Multnomah County budget cuts that would reduce or eliminate school‑based mental‑health services.
Aaron Barrow, a parent and mental‑health worker, said he learned at a recent clinic visit that county funding for an unnamed school‑based counseling program was slated to be removed from the county budget proposal that will be presented in April. He recounted how counseling helped his…
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