Relates to the number and duties of assistant principals to be assigned to the schools in the city school district of the city of New York
This bill mandates that every school in New York City must have at least one certified assistant principal to ensure proper supervision and building management. It requires these assistant principals to take charge of school safety when the principal is absent and allows them to participate in training or address specific educational needs to improve student performance. The changes become effective on July 1st of the year following the bill's passage, aiming to standardize administrative staffing across the city's school district.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2023
Last action May 21, 2024
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May 21, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
Jan 3, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
Jan 11, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
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