· NY legislature · 2025-2026

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

Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures for children in schools in the state; except for authorized limited use of timeout and physical restraint as prescribed in regulations.

Sponsor

Andrew Hevesi (D-NY)

Introduced

2026-01-21

Policy area

Education

Latest action

PRINT NUMBER 9614A