Assembly bill · A4183 (2025-26)
Prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: David McDonough (Assembly Member, District 14, Republican)
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Summary
Prohibits the use of corporal punishment in schools; defines corporal punishment to include prohibiting the use of aversive interventions and time out rooms.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Education Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Education · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 31, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
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