Establishes the New Jersey Youth Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Act to provide swim lesson vouchers for children.
The New Jersey Youth Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Act establishes a program to provide vouchers for up to 10 group swim lessons for eligible children. Priority is given to families with incomes at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level. The Department of Health is to develop educational materials on drowning risks, the importance of swim lessons, and safe bathing practices. These materials will be made available in multiple languages to hospitals and birthing centers.
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