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S 10560 NY

Limits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures in schools in the state

NY · session 2025-2026 · Senate · bill

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Introduced May 21, 2026

Latest action (May 21, 2026) REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Summary

New York S 10560 prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets, or other secluded physical enclosures for children in schools in the state. The bill restricts the use of such enclosures as a disciplinary or behavioral management measure, though it provides exceptions for authorized uses as prescribed by the commissioner. The restrictions apply to all schools throughout the state.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill (from the OpenStates abstract — no full text available yet) — neutral, and may be imperfect.

Official abstract

Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures for children in schools in the state except for authorized uses prescribed by the commissioner.

Sponsor (1)

3 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (1)

  1. May 21, 2026 REFERRED TO EDUCATION · upper

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