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NJ S2854
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Department of Children and Families must develop an educational fact sheet on water safety covering drowning prevention, swimming lessons, flotation device use, and lifeguard-monitored swimming areas.
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Fact sheet development requires consultation with water safety organizations including the American Red Cross and New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance.
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Public school districts must annually distribute the water safety fact sheet to parents and guardians; nonpublic schools are encouraged but not required to distribute it.
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School districts must publish on their websites an annually updated list of locations offering swimming lessons and water safety courses, including free or reduced-price options.
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The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires development of educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools; requires DOE to maintain list of locations providing swim lessons.
Withdrawn Because Approved
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.247.
1/13/2026