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NY S09465
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
- Requires the New York Board of Regents to include water safety instruction in kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum
- Instruction must cover identifying drowning and injury risks associated with any body of water
- Students must learn behaviors to reduce water-related risks and how to respond to drowning emergencies
- Regents will determine implementation method, with options including annual 30-minute interactive assemblies, storyboard presentations, or in-classroom activities
- Takes effect July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Directs the regents to include a component on water safety in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Last Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/13/2026
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