A 5540 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires all schools have a calming space for students

This bill requires all public school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools in the state to create dedicated calming spaces for students. These spaces must be available for activities such as praying, meditating, or calming themselves, as specified in the bill text. Schools must develop policies and procedures to implement these spaces by the effective date (July 1, 2025). The law applies broadly to all covered educational institutions statewide, with implementation authorized to occur before the effective date. It does not mandate specific design or funding but requires policy development for the designated use.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026