S 10560 NY
Limits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures in schools in the state
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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.
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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)
- Dan Stec Republican · primary
3 coauthors / cosponsors
- Patrick M. Gallivan Republican · cosponsor
- Mario Mattera Republican · cosponsor
- Anthony H. Palumbo Republican · cosponsor
Action history (1)
- May 21, 2026 REFERRED TO EDUCATION · upper
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