HB4927

SCH CD-WATER SAFETY CURRICULUM

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4927 mandates water safety education in schools, including age-appropriate instruction and informational notices for parents.

HB4927 requires the State Board of Education to develop a model water safety curriculum for schools, including topics like flotation device use and CPR. Starting in 2027, schools must provide age-appropriate water safety instruction to students. The Department of Public Health must create an informational notice on water safety, distributed annually to parents by schools. The notice must be posted on school websites and updated yearly. The bill also includes immunity from liability for the State Board, schools, and the Department of Public Health regarding the informational notice.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

Mar 19

8:00 AM

House Education Policy Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 27

House

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 25

House

To Mandate Subcommittee