SB0123

Student water safety.

Introduced·12/9/25
Intr Text

Indiana SB0123 mandates public schools to show water safety videos to students from kindergarten through grade 12.

Indiana SB0123 requires all public schools, including charter schools, to show an approved water safety video to students in kindergarten through grade 12 each school year. The Indiana Department of Education must approve the videos, which must cover topics like water conditions, safe behaviors, and the importance of pool barriers and swim lessons. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Career Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 22

Senate

Senator Charbonneau added as second author

Dec 9, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Spencer

Dec 9, 2025

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development