N.Y. Education Law § 4810: Quarantine

§ 4810. Quarantine. A pupil committed to the school either by court

or school authorities upon being received shall be kept separate and

apart for a period of not less than seven days. During this time a

complete physical and mental examination of such child shall be made by

qualified physicians. Such physicians shall make reports in writing to

the superintendent stating fully the results of such examinations; such

reports shall be kept on file by the superintendent in proper and

systematic order.

During the period of such quarantine the superintendent and teachers

shall give special attention to the pupil with a view of obtaining

knowledge of the child and gaining his confidence.