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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to water safety and swimming certification for K-12 students; providing a short title; creating s. 1003.225, F.S.; defining the term "water safety"; requiring district school boards and the governing authorities of private schools to ask the parent or guardians of certain children if the child has completed a water safety education course and swim lessons; providing that schools may ask for specified certification for certain children; requiring that schools offer a document containing specified information to certain children; requiring school districts to maintain certain records; providing that certain persons are not liable for specified injuries; exempting persons admitted to or attending adult education classes unless such persons are under a specified age; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Edna Mae McGovern Act," requires public schools in Florida to provide information to parents of newly enrolled students on the importance of water safety education courses and swimming lessons, including local options for such courses that may be free or low-cost. Schools are also allowed to request proof of certification for certain students. The bill aims to promote water safety and reduce the risk of drowning, and it exempts certain adult education students from the requirements. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Dan Daley (D)*,
Jim Mooney (R)*,
Chip LaMarca (R),
Andrew Learned (D),
Angie Nixon (D),
Patricia Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Education & Employment Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1028 (Ch. 2021-35) (on 04/30/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1119 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1119/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1119/Analyses/h1119a.ELE.PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #838617 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1119/Amendment/838617/PDF |
| Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1119/Analyses/h1119.ELE.PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/1119/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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