Education: curriculum; instruction in water safety; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1170c.
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Overview
This bill requires Michigan schools to provide age-appropriate water safety instruction to students. The Department of Education will develop a model program covering topics like flotation devices, water conditions, and CPR. Schools must implement this instruction starting in the 2026-2027 school year, and provide informational notices to parents about water safety best practices. The bill also establishes a process for regularly updating these notices and provides immunity from liability for schools distributing them.
Key provisions
- Develops a model water safety instruction program for schools.
- Requires age-appropriate water safety instruction in physical education courses.
- Mandates the distribution of an informational notice to parents about water safety.
- Requires schools to post links to the informational notice on their websites.
- Establishes a timeline for the implementation of these requirements (by December 31, 2025 and July 1, 2026).
- Requires annual review and updates to the informational notice.
- Provides immunity from civil liability for schools distributing the informational notice.
- The informational notice will be available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.
Who is affected
- Students in Michigan public and nonpublic schools
- School districts and public school academies
- Parents and legal guardians of students
- School boards and boards of directors
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