HB483

Mississippi HB483 mandates public schools to inform parents and students about water safety courses and swimming lessons.

Mississippi HB483 requires public schools to provide parents and students with information on the importance of water safety education and the availability of local courses. The information must be provided electronically or in hard copy and include local options for age-appropriate water safety courses and swimming lessons that result in a certificate indicating successful completion. The act defines "water safety" as age-appropriate education intended to promote safety in, on, and around bodies of water and reduce the risk of injury or drowning.