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MS HB483
MS HB483Water safety; require public schools to provide parents and students information on importance of and availability of local courses.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require Public Schools To Provide Specified Information To Certain Parents Or Students On The Importance Of Water Safety Education Courses And Swimming Lessons; To Require The Information To Be Provided Electronically Or In Hard Copy And Include Local Options For Age-appropriate Water Safety Courses And Swimming Lessons That Result In Certification Indicating Successful Completion; To Define The Term "water Safety"; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires public schools in Mississippi to provide parents of newly enrolled children, or students themselves if they are 18 or older or enrolling in adult education, with information about the importance of water safety education and swimming lessons. This information, to be delivered electronically or in print starting with the 2026-2027 school year, must include details on local, age-appropriate courses and swimming lessons that lead to a certification of successful completion, and should also highlight any free or reduced-price options. The bill defines "water safety" as age-appropriate education aimed at preventing injuries and drownings in, on, or around bodies of water.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0483.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0483IN.htm |
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