Minnesota HF3306 mandates water safety instruction in health curriculum for students.

Minnesota HF3306 requires water safety instruction in health curriculum to reduce drowning risks. School districts must include age-appropriate water safety instruction. Districts with swimming pools must provide at least eight weeks of swim instruction for third graders. Staff with relevant training should lead the instruction. Parents can opt their children out if they are physically unable to swim or have experienced water-related trauma. The bill also allows for child sexual abuse prevention instruction in health classes. Effective for the 2026-2027 school year and later.

Minnesota HF3306 mandates water safety instruction in health curriculum for students.

Minnesota HF3306 requires water safety instruction in health curriculum to reduce drowning risks. School districts must include age-appropriate water safety instruction. Districts with swimming pools must provide at least eight weeks of swim instruction for third graders. Staff with relevant training should lead the instruction. Parents can opt their children out if they are physically unable to swim or have experienced water-related trauma. The bill also allows for child sexual abuse prevention instruction in health classes. Effective for the 2026-2027 school year and later.