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PA HB1885
Bill
Status
9/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Roni Green
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AI Summary
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Department of Education must develop a model curriculum for water and swimming safety instruction for grades K-12 by July 1, 2026, covering water conditions awareness, safe behaviors, flotation device use, and dangers of alcohol/substance use around water
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School entities may adopt the state model curriculum or develop their own beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, with the option to partner with local parks and recreation agencies for pool access
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$20 million appropriated from the General Fund for program implementation, administration, and reimbursement payments to participating schools
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Schools receive $35 per student who completes the swimming education program
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Applies to school districts, charter schools, cyber charter schools, intermediate units, and career and technical schools, with curriculum also available to nonpublic schools upon request
Legislative Description
In terms and courses of study, providing for school swimming education program; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, providing for payments on account of school swimming education program; and making an appropriation.
Last Action
Referred to Education
9/29/2025