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Designated agencies expanding school‑based clinicians but coverage and staffing vary by county
Summary
Presenters said designated agencies provide services in more than 60% of schools statewide and that some agencies have increased school staffing, while others report unfilled referrals and persistent hiring challenges.
Agency leaders told legislators that school‑based services are expanding in many parts of Vermont, but experience varies by region depending on staffing and funding.
Melanie Gidney of Clara Martin Center said the center has increased school clinicians and behavioral specialists and has been able to fill more positions in the past two years, reporting “exponential”…
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