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NY A05010

Bill

Status

Passed

10/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Charles Lavine

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Education Law Section 1125 to define "using corporal punishment as defined by the commissioner" as a form of child abuse in educational settings.

  • Requires the commissioner of education to promulgate rules and regulations prohibiting teachers, administrators, officers, employees, and agents of schools from using corporal punishment.

  • Applies the corporal punishment prohibition to all schools within New York State.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Prohibits the use of corporal punishment, as defined by the commissioner of education, in schools.

Last Action

signed chap.551

10/25/2023

Committee Referrals

Education4/26/2023
Codes3/29/2023
Education2/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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