S 2854
Requires development of educational fact sheet on water safety for public and nonpublic schools; requires DOE to maintain list of locations providing swim lessons.
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Bill overview
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Children and Families to create an educational fact sheet on water safety for parents and guardians, covering topics like reducing drowning risks, the value of swimming lessons, flotation device use, and water condition monitoring. The Department of Education will distribute this fact sheet to all public and nonpublic schools, and school districts are required to annually share it with parents and guardians. Additionally, school districts must maintain and publish a list of locations offering swimming lessons and water safety courses on their websites.
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