New York S82: Relates to the number and duties of assistant principals to be assigned to school districts in the city of New York

What the bill says

An act to amend the education law, in relation to the number and duties of assistant principals to be assigned to school districts in the city of New York.

From the amended text, May 14, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the number and duties of assistant principals to be assigned to school districts in the city of New York THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Legislative intent. To ensure the safety and security of school communities, the appropriate supervision of staff and personnel, and the proper management of school buildings, all schools must have appropriate staffing, including administrators. To ensure the safety and security of all students and school staff and personnel, the following minimum staffing standards must be met. § 2. Subdivision 2 of section 2590-i of the education law is amended by adding three new paragraphs (d), (e) and (f) to read as follows: (D) NOTWITHSTANDING PARAGRAPHS (B) AND (D) OF SUBDIVISION FOUR OF SECTION TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-J OF THIS ARTICLE, EACH SCHOOL SHALL HAVE APPOINTED A MINIMUM OF ONE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL. ALL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS SHALL MAINTAIN ALL APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATIONS AS REQUIRED BY REGULATION. (E) ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL ON OCCASIONS WHEN THE PRINCIPAL IS NOT PRESENT. (F) ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE CHANCELLOR OR THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PROVIDE OR PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING OR OTHER FORMS OF EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in …

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Sponsors

• John Liu (D, 16) · primary sponsor
• Cordell Cleare (D, 30)
• Liz Krueger (D, 28)
• Andrew Lanza (R, 24)
• Jessica Ramos (D, 13)
• Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D, 23)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: REFERRED TO EDUCATION
2. June 4, 2026: DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
3. June 4, 2026: PASSED SENATE
4. June 4, 2026: ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1696
5. June 4, 2026: COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
6. May 19, 2026: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
7. May 14, 2026: PRINT NUMBER 82B
8. May 14, 2026: AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
9. March 30, 2026: PRINT NUMBER 82A
10. March 30, 2026: AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION

Votes

• FLOOR Vote (June 4, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate New York City Education Committee: COMMITTEE Vote (May 19, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• New York City Education Committee Vote (May 19, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate New York City Education Committee: COMMITTEE Vote (May 27, 2025): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate New York City Education Committee (May 27, 2025): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S82?

S82 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Relates to the number and duties of assistant principals to be assigned to school districts in the city of New York.

What does S82 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the education law, in relation to the number and duties of assistant principals to be assigned to school districts in the city of New York.

What is the status of S82?

In committee as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO EDUCATION (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored S82?

John Liu (D, 16), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S82?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S82