S 9826·NY·senate
Establishes water safety swim instruction and free swim lessons in schools in a city with a population of one million or more
In CommitteeFiled Apr 7, 2026
Sponsor: Cordell Cleare
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REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
Apr 7, 2026
Summary
The bill adds two new sections to New York’s education law. It creates a free certification exam for teachers to become water‑safety swim instructors and obligates every school district in a city of one million residents or more to offer a free water‑safety swim course each year. The aim is to improve student safety and swimming ability.
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