New York bill A04183 prohibits corporal punishment in schools, including aversive interventions and time out rooms.

New York bill A04183 amends the education law to prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools. Corporal punishment is defined as any act of physical force upon a pupil for the purpose of punishing that pupil, including the use of aversive interventions and time out rooms. Aversive interventions include inducing pain or discomfort to a student for behavior modification, such as noxious stimuli or food denial. Time out rooms must meet safety standards and be used only in conjunction with behavioral intervention plans. The bill takes effect immediately.

New York bill A04183 prohibits corporal punishment in schools, including aversive interventions and time out rooms.

New York bill A04183 amends the education law to prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools. Corporal punishment is defined as any act of physical force upon a pupil for the purpose of punishing that pupil, including the use of aversive interventions and time out rooms. Aversive interventions include inducing pain or discomfort to a student for behavior modification, such as noxious stimuli or food denial. Time out rooms must meet safety standards and be used only in conjunction with behavioral intervention plans. The bill takes effect immediately.