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NJ S3792

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

John McKeon

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in New Jersey to raise awareness for safe water practices and accident and drowning prevention

  • 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

  • Allows water safety presentations and educational activities to be held in partnership with nonprofit organizations

  • Takes effect 180 days following enactment

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education10/10/2024

Full Bill Text

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