NY A05148

Prohibits corporal punishment, aversive interventions (including painful stimuli, noxious sprays, food denial, and mechanical restraints), chemical restraints, and seclusion in all New York schools, including public, charter, private, and special education facilities

Authorizes limited use of timeouts and physical restraints only when less restrictive interventions fail to prevent imminent danger of serious physical harm, and prohibits prone restraints entirely

Requires schools to notify parents the same day when timeout or physical restraint is used on their child and provide written documentation within three school days

Mandates annual staff training on de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and safe restraint procedures, along with adoption of written policies on timeout and physical restraint use

Establishes annual reporting requirements to the state education department beginning in the 2026-2027 school year and creates a private right of action allowing parents to sue for damages when their child is injured due to violations