NY A05011

Defines "corporal punishment" as any act of physical force upon a student for punishment purposes, including aversive interventions and time out rooms, with exceptions for reasonable force used for self-defense, property protection, or restraining disruptive students.

Defines "aversive intervention" as actions intended to induce pain or discomfort to eliminate maladaptive behaviors, including noxious stimuli, painful sprays, food denial, and movement limitation devices, while excluding voice control, time-limited ignoring, token fines, and medically necessary interventions.

Establishes requirements for "time out rooms" including: unlocked doors, continuous staff supervision, adequate space and safety conditions, behavioral intervention plans, staff training, and parent notification with opportunity to view the physical space before use.

Prohibits locked or unobservable time out rooms except in unanticipated emergencies posing immediate physical safety concerns.

Adds corporal punishment to the definition of child abuse in education law when committed by school employees or volunteers.