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NJ S3792

NJ S3792
Designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in NJ; encourages DOE to provide resources on water safety.


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Introduced
10/10/2024
In Committee
11/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" to raise awareness for safe water practices and accident and drowning prevention. The bill encourages the Department of Education (DOE), in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH), to provide resources to school districts to hold presentations and educational activities during "Water Safety Month" for students in grades kindergarten through five to provide water safety education. The bill stipulates that the presentations and educational activities may be held in partnership with nonprofit organizations. The bill also encourages the DOE, in consultation with the DOH, to provide resources to public schools to educate students on water safety.

AI Summary

This bill designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in New Jersey to raise awareness for safe water practices and accident and drowning prevention. The bill encourages the Department of Education (DOE), in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH), to provide resources to school districts to hold presentations and educational activities during "Water Safety Month" for students in kindergarten through 5th grade to educate them on water safety. The presentations and activities may be held in partnership with nonprofit organizations, and the DOE is also encouraged to provide resources to public schools to educate students on water safety.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 11/10/2025)

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