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NJ S786

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Singer

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates water safety instruction for all New Jersey public school students in grades K-12 as part of the Comprehensive Health and Physical Education curriculum
  • Requires teaching proper use of flotation devices, awareness of water conditions, rip current dangers and response, and the importance of swimming near lifeguards
  • Implementation was set to begin in the 2023-2024 school year
  • Sponsored by Senators Robert W. Singer (District 30) and Anthony M. Bucco (District 25)
  • Addresses drowning as the fifth leading cause of accidental death in the United States according to the CDC

Legislative Description

Requires school districts to provide instruction on water safety as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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