As an educator, I have serious concerns regarding the change in programs from TDT to CPST.  I have first hand experience working alongside TDT providers who make huge differences in the lives of students and the ability of schools to effectively meet all needs of students.  This change is moving in the wrong direction to support our children.  In a time where we see the impacts of mental health on children, it is not prudent to decrease services.  More specifically:

• The proposed CPST is not even close to being equivalent to TDT and cannot provide the level of support qualifying students need.
• Requiring more parental/guardian involvement proposes a barrier for students to access services.  
• The TDT program provides summer opportunities for students which is essential for some of our students to have positive interactions with adults and other students over the summer, have structured opportunities and experiences, and continue to receive services towards their health and behavioral goals.

This is not the time for additional barriers for support and decreased service time for mental and behavioral health to be put in place.  Some students need more intensive, in school, support in order to access education.  The proposed change is detrimental to student success and health.