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FL S0358
Bill
AI Summary
- Officially cited as the "Edna Mae McGovern Act," creating section 1003.225 of Florida Statutes regarding water safety and swimming certification for K-12 students
- Defines "water safety" as age-appropriate education intended to promote safety in, on, and around bodies of water and reduce the risk of injury or drowning
- Beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, requires each Florida public school to provide parents who initially enroll their child with information on the life-saving role of water safety education courses and swimming lessons
- Information must be provided electronically or in hardcopy and must include local options for age-appropriate water safety courses and swimming lessons, including free or reduced-price options that result in a completion certificate
- For students 18 years of age or older, or those under 21 enrolling in adult education classes, the information must be provided directly to the student rather than a parent
Legislative Description
Water Safety and Swimming Certification for K-12 Students
Last Action
Died in Messages; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1028 (Ch. 2021-35)
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules4/2/2021
Education1/11/2021
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