Sponsor · Assembly Member, District 22 · Democratic
Assembly bill · A5148 (2025-26)
Prohibits certain punishments and interventions in schools
Summary
Prohibits certain punishments and interventions in schools including corporal punishment, chemical restraints, mechanical restraints and other aversive interventions; authorizes limited use of timeouts and necessary physical restraints; creates a private right of action for violations.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
New York State Assembly
Amends the Education Law.
Committee
Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Education · New York State Senate.
Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Feb 12, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
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