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This bill requires the New York State 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 and submit a report to the legislative education committee detailing the existing resources and best practices for swimming instruction classes in public schools. Second, the Commissioner must establish a working group on swimming education, composed of up to 15 stakeholders, including physical education teachers, school administrators, school board association members, representatives from recreational organizations, public park and recreation departments, and community members from underserved areas. The working group will be tasked with submitting a comprehensive report 18 months after the bill's effective date, which will outline findings and recommendations regarding resources, personnel, and costs needed to make swimming instruction available to children of all ages across all public schools. The bill will automatically expire six months after the working group submits its report to the legislature, ensuring a time-limited approach to addressing swimming education resources and accessibility.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4787