New York A10929 prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets, or other secluded physical enclosures for children in schools.

New York A10929 amends the education law to prohibit the use of timeout boxes, closets, or other secluded physical enclosures for the isolation of children in schools. The bill defines "timeout box" to include padded rooms or structures where a child is isolated. The prohibition applies to all schools in the state, including public, private, and charter schools. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York A10929 prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets, or other secluded physical enclosures for children in schools.

New York A10929 amends the education law to prohibit the use of timeout boxes, closets, or other secluded physical enclosures for the isolation of children in schools. The bill defines "timeout box" to include padded rooms or structures where a child is isolated. The prohibition applies to all schools in the state, including public, private, and charter schools. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.