New York A6384: 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, March 26, 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 STAFF DEVELOPMENT OR TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED AREAS OF …

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Sponsors

• Alicia Hyndman (D, 29) · primary sponsor
• Carroll, Robert C. (D, 44)
• Harvey Epstein (D, 74)
• Brian Cunningham (D, 43)
• Amato, Stacey Pheffer (I, 23)
• Larinda Hooks (D, 35)
• Michael Reilly (R, 62)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: PRINT NUMBER 6384A
2. March 26, 2026: AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
3. January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO EDUCATION
4. March 4, 2025: REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Common questions

What is A6384?

A6384 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 A6384 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 A6384?

In committee as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: PRINT NUMBER 6384A (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored A6384?

Alicia Hyndman (D, 29), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for A6384?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6384