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Introduced
12/09/2025
12/09/2025
In Committee
12/09/2025
12/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Student water safety. Requires public schools, including charter schools, to present an informational video on water safety to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12. Requires the department of education to approve an informational video on water safety for various grade levels.
AI Summary
This bill requires all public schools in Indiana, including charter schools, to show an annual water safety informational video to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, starting July 1, 2026. The Indiana Department of Education must approve separate water safety videos for three grade-level groups: kindergarten through 6th grade, 7th and 8th grades, and 9th through 12th grades. The videos can be developed by nonprofit organizations or individuals committed to water safety and must cover specific topics including the "flip, float, and follow" water safety method, awareness of water conditions, safe behaviors in and around water, and the importance of pool barriers, fencing, and formal swimming lessons. By mandating these educational videos, the bill aims to increase student awareness of water safety and potentially reduce drowning risks by providing age-appropriate water safety instruction across all grade levels.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senator Charbonneau added as second author (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/123/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0123/SB0123.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0123/fiscal-notes/SB0123.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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