"Empower the Principal Act"; eliminates local school superintendents and prohibits schools from having more than one assitant or vice-principal.

This bill, if passed, would eliminate local school superintendents in New Jersey and require school districts to replace them with county-level education leaders. It directly affects all public school districts, principals, and administrative staff by prohibiting districts from employing more than one assistant or vice-principal per school. Key provisions include transferring all former superintendent duties to the executive county superintendent (who must delegate to principals) and modifying rules for shared superintendent roles between districts. The bill aims to centralize oversight under county officials while limiting school-level administrative positions. (Note: The bill is pending, introduced January 13, 2026.)