Bill > A08918

This bill amends the New York State education law to require the Board of Regents to create rules allowing students to earn physical education credits by completing a state-approved lifeguard certification training program. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language about physical education requirements to enable students to receive course credits for participating in and successfully completing a lifeguard certification course from a New York state-approved program. The goal appears to be providing students with an alternative pathway to fulfill physical education requirements by learning a valuable life-saving skill. The bill will go into effect 90 days after becoming law, which is a standard implementation timeline that gives state agencies time to develop and implement the necessary regulatory changes.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8918