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FL S1554

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jason Pizzo

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires comprehensive health education in grades K-12 to include age-appropriate water safety instruction as part of the health curriculum.
  • Water safety instruction must cover proper use of flotation devices, awareness of water conditions, rip current response, pool supervision, safe water behaviors, barriers and fencing, swim lessons, avoiding alcohol during water recreation, and CPR administration for drowning victims.
  • Amends section 1003.42 of Florida Statutes to add water safety alongside existing health education topics including community health, mental health, nutrition, and disease prevention.
  • Effective date is July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Health Education

Last Action

Died in Education

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Education3/2/2021

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