Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures in schools in the state

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Prohibits the use of timeout boxes, closets or other secluded physical enclosures for children in schools in the state; except for authorized limited use of timeout and physical restraint as prescribed in regulations.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 21, 2026
Last action: Mar 31, 2026 — ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Session: 2025-2026
Momentum: 42 · Moderate

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1% Unlikely

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Stage base Amended — base rate 13%, measured from NY's completed sessions
Momentum -2 42/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 200 days quiet

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