New York regulations

9 NYCRR 168.1

Executive Department

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Discipline of children

Discipline of children

Compiled text through Jul 31, 2022

Register checked through Jul 29, 2026

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Executive Department
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Compiled text through
Jul 31, 2022
Register checked through
July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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Jun 6, 2026
(a)Abuse of children in any form, including corporal punishment, is prohibited.
(b)Deprivation of meals, mail and family visits, as methods of punishment, is prohibited.
(c)A child may not be punished for failing or refusing to eat.
(d)Punishment, control and discipline of children shall be an adult responsibility and shall not be prescribed or administered by children.
(e)Every school and center shall submit its discipline policies and any amendments thereto in writing to the deputy director of rehabilitation services or his designee for approval prior to implementation.
(f)Notice in writing of any violations of subdivisions (a)-(d) of this section shall be immediately reported by the facility superintendent or director to the deputy director of rehabilitation services or his designee.

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No Register activity identified in this check.Register checked through July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29).

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