Bill > A00316

This bill requires the commissioner of education to take two primary actions related to swimming education in public schools. First, within one year of the bill's effective date, the commissioner must conduct an inventory of existing resources and best practices for swimming instruction classes in public schools and report these findings to the legislature's education committee. Second, the commissioner will establish a working group on swimming education, composed of up to 15 diverse stakeholders including physical education teachers, school administrators, school board association members, representatives from recreational and fitness organizations, public park and recreation departments, and community members from underserved districts. Eighteen months after the bill's effective date, this working group must submit a comprehensive report to the education committee, senate president, and assembly speaker, detailing findings and recommendations about resources, personnel, and costs needed to provide swimming instruction in all public schools for children of all ages. The bill will automatically expire six months after the working group submits its report, ensuring a time-limited approach to addressing swimming education resources and accessibility.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A316