A 5273 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the use of restraints and seclusion in schools and provides for more rapid notice to parents if restraints or seclusion is used

Summary
Implements a state-wide plan to prevent and reduce the use of seclusion and physical restraint in schools; prohibits the use of seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing on students; authorizes annual appropriations to provide grants to school districts; provides for more rapid notice to parents if restraints or seclusion is used on a student.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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