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VA HB705

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

C.E. Hayes

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Virginia Board of Education to develop guidelines for water safety instruction programs for elementary school students by September 1, 2026
  • Mandates all local school boards provide water safety instruction as part of physical or health education classes beginning in the 2027-2028 school year
  • Instruction must cover awareness of water conditions, safe behaviors in and around water, and drowning/injury prevention
  • Specific topics include proper use of flotation devices and the importance of swimming in lifeguard-monitored areas

Legislative Description

Health Ed. SOL & Curriculum Framework; Board of Education to include water safety instruction.

Last Action

Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Health2/11/2026
Education: K-121/30/2026
Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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