Board member urges stronger behavioral-health policy for Taos students
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A board member asked the Taos Municipal Schools board to adopt stronger, preventative behavioral-health policies, saying current supports are limited and early intervention is needed to address anxiety, depression, trauma and other challenges affecting attendance and learning.
A board member urged the Taos Municipal Schools board on Tuesday to adopt stronger, preventive behavioral-health policies for students, saying current supports are limited and reactive.
“Our students deserve policy that can prevent these crises from happening by early intervention and emotional regulation,” said Speaker 6, who asked the board to prioritize policies that address anxiety, depression, trauma and behavioral challenges before they escalate.
The speaker said many students display symptoms that affect attendance and classroom functioning and that existing services are not sufficient to meet need. They called for written board policy and early-intervention strategies to be integrated into school practices.
Board members asked clarifying questions about existing supports and packet documentation; no formal motion or vote on a new behavioral-health policy was recorded during the meeting.
The item was discussed alongside other recognition items and will be available for future agenda consideration; board members said staff should prepare information and dates for follow-up.