The bill amends Section 16-28A-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to establish the role of assistant principals in public K-12 schools, emphasizing their responsibilities in assisting principals with various administrative duties, including student discipline, instruction, management, safety, and security. Starting with the 2024-2025 school year, each public K-12 school is required to have an assistant principal, contingent upon available funding. If a school employs multiple assistant principals, the local superintendent will determine how to allocate responsibilities among them.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the State Board of Education requires local boards of education to create and disseminate a written policy on student discipline and behavior. The language in the bill replaces the previous requirement to disseminate "them" with the specific term "the policy," ensuring clarity in communication. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-28A-3
Engrossed: 16-28A-3
Enrolled: 16-28A-3