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NJ S3792
Bill
Status
10/10/2024
Primary Sponsor
John McKeon
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AI Summary
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Designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in New Jersey to raise awareness for safe water practices and accident and drowning prevention
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Encourages the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to provide resources to school districts for water safety presentations and educational activities for students in grades K-5
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Allows water safety presentations and educational activities to be held in partnership with nonprofit organizations
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Takes effect 180 days following enactment
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Notes that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for ages 5-14, according to CDC data
Legislative Description
Designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in NJ; encourages DOE to provide resources on water safety.
2nd Reading in the Senate
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
11/10/2025