Protecting the health and safety of its students is one of the primary responsibilities of each school.   As such, each district and approved private school, special act school district and State-operated school is required to establish a school district code of conduct and discipline that meets the requirements of Title 8 of the New York Code of Rules and Regulations (8 NYCRR) 1§100.2(l).  Each school's code of conduct and discipline and behavioral interventions must be developed consistent with NYSED regulations that promote the use of positive behavioral supports and interventions and prohibit or limit the use of certain types of behavioral interventions for students.  NYSED regulations include:

• Prohibit the use of corporal punishment [8 NYCRR §§19.5];

• Prohibit the use of aversive interventions, with limited exceptions  [8 NYCRR §§19.5 and 200.22];

• Authorize the limited use of unlocked time out rooms where a student is observed by staff at all times when a student needs an area to safely deescalate, regain control and prepare to meet expectations to return to his or her education program [8 NYCRR §200.22(c)]; and

• Authorize the use of reasonable physical force, including the use of physical restraints only in emergency situations in which alternative procedures and methods not involving the use of physical force cannot reasonably be employed [8 NYCRR §§19.5 and 200.22(d)].

See Also:

• Guidelines & Memos - Restraints | Behavioral Interventions in Schools
• Samples | Forms - Sample Post Restraint Forms are available here

 Page Updated 12/8/22