Illinois Senate Resolution SR0125 urges school districts to promote water safety education.
Illinois Senate Resolution SR0125 highlights the importance of water safety education in schools, given the state's extensive water resources and the high rate of drowning among children. The resolution encourages school districts to provide age-appropriate education on water safety, including swimming skills, to reduce the risk of drowning. It references the Every Child a Swimmer (ECAS) program, which offers swim lesson scholarships to low-income families, and notes successful implementation of similar water safety legislation in other states.
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