Bill > S01682

This bill amends the New York State education law to prohibit schools and educators from using remote or virtual learning as a form of punishment or disciplinary action for students. However, the bill provides a specific exception: schools can require remote learning as a disciplinary measure if a student fails to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as mask-wearing or social distancing. Any such disciplinary action involving remote learning must be explicitly included in the school district's official code of conduct and must also be published on the district's website. The key purpose of this legislation is to prevent schools from using virtual learning as a punitive tool while still maintaining a mechanism to enforce pandemic-related health guidelines. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, ensuring prompt implementation of these restrictions on using remote learning as a disciplinary method.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1682