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This bill requires public schools in Mississippi to provide parents and students with information about water safety education courses and swimming lessons starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The bill defines "water safety" as age-appropriate education aimed at promoting safety in, on, and around water bodies and reducing the risk of injury or drowning. When parents initially enroll their child in a public school, the school must provide information about water safety courses and swimming lessons, either electronically or in hard copy. This information must include local options for age-appropriate water safety courses that result in a completion certificate, including courses that are free or offered at a reduced price. If the student is 18 years or older, or under 21 and enrolling in adult education classes, the information will be provided directly to the student. The goal of the bill is to increase awareness and accessibility of water safety education to help prevent drowning and water-related injuries. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Education

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0122.xml