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NY S09465

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cordell Cleare

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

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

Full Bill Text

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