Minnesota SF3176 mandates water safety instruction in health curriculum for public schools.

Minnesota SF3176 requires public schools to include culturally responsive, age-appropriate water safety instruction in their health curriculum to reduce the risk of drowning. Schools with access to a swimming pool must provide at least eight weeks of swim instruction for all third-grade students. The instruction must be led by staff who have participated in professional development addressing barriers to swimming, such as financial constraints and fear of water.

Minnesota SF3176 mandates water safety instruction in health curriculum for public schools.

Minnesota SF3176 requires public schools to include culturally responsive, age-appropriate water safety instruction in their health curriculum to reduce the risk of drowning. Schools with access to a swimming pool must provide at least eight weeks of swim instruction for all third-grade students. The instruction must be led by staff who have participated in professional development addressing barriers to swimming, such as financial constraints and fear of water.