Establishes a mandatory statewide, classroom-based water safety education program in New York.

New York S09480 establishes a mandatory statewide, classroom-based water safety education program. The commissioner of education will collaborate with certified educators to create an age-appropriate, classroom-based water safety education guidance document. Within 24 months of the bill's effective date, the department of education must begin statewide implementation. Instruction will be classroom-based, waterless, and will not require student access to aquatic facilities, swimming instruction, or in-water assessment.

Establishes a mandatory statewide, classroom-based water safety education program in New York.

New York S09480 establishes a mandatory statewide, classroom-based water safety education program. The commissioner of education will collaborate with certified educators to create an age-appropriate, classroom-based water safety education guidance document. Within 24 months of the bill's effective date, the department of education must begin statewide implementation. Instruction will be classroom-based, waterless, and will not require student access to aquatic facilities, swimming instruction, or in-water assessment.