N.Y. Educ. Law § 4810

§ 4810. Quarantine. A pupil committed to the school either by court\nor school authorities upon being received shall be kept separate and\napart for a period of not less than seven days. During this time a\ncomplete physical and mental examination of such child shall be made by\nqualified physicians. Such physicians shall make reports in writing to\nthe superintendent stating fully the results of such examinations; such\nreports shall be kept on file by the superintendent in proper and\nsystematic order.\n During the period of such quarantine the superintendent and teachers\nshall give special attention to the pupil with a view of obtaining\nknowledge of the child and gaining his confidence.\n