Bill

A 1080

Allows schools to provide water safety instruction to students in grades kindergarten through twelve

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Khaleel Anderson and 14 co-sponsors

Allows, not requires, districts to offer K–12 water safety instruction integrated into existing programs.

REFERRED TO EDUCATION

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Bill Summary · A 1080

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1080: Water Safety Instruction in Schools

Overview

A 1080 would authorize schools to provide water safety instruction to students in grades kindergarten through twelve. The bill emphasizes the option for districts to implement water safety curricula as part of school programming, without mandating participation.

What the bill would do

Allow school districts to offer water safety instruction to students in grades K–12.
Provide a framework for districts to develop and integrate water safety content within existing academic or physical education programs (specific curriculum standards, frequency, and funding details are not provided in the available summary).

Note: The provided information does not specify requirements, funding mechanisms, mandated benchmarks, or administrative processes. The bill’s language would determine whether use of instructional time is optional or optional with district-level discretion, and how instruction interacts with existing health/PE standards.

Key provisions (as far as information available)

Authorization rather than mandate: The bill appears to grant districts the authority to provide water safety instruction, not impose a state-wide requirement.
Scope: Instruction would be available to students in grades K–12.
Curriculum integration: Potential incorporation into current health, physical education, or safety-related coursework, depending on the bill’s final text.

Because the detailed text is not provided, specific provisions such as curriculum standards, duration, assessment, staffing, or funding are not specified here.

Who would be affected

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade (potentially across public and charter school systems, depending on the bill’s scope).
School districts and district-level educators responsible for health, physical education, safety, or related curricula.
Parents and guardians who have students enrolled in affected districts.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced: January 8, 2025.
Status: Referred to the Education Committee.
Actions listed: Two identical entries for “REFERRED TO EDUCATION” on the same date, indicating committee referral rather than floor action at this stage.
Related legislative activity: Related bills from prior sessions include S 7938, S 2207, and A 4846, suggesting ongoing interest in water safety education.

Potential impacts and considerations

Public health and safety: If implemented, could enhance students’ water safety awareness and reduce drowning risk.
Curriculum and resources: Districts would need guidance on how to integrate instruction, including staffing, instructional materials, and professional development.
Equity and access: Availability could vary by district; state guidance may be needed to ensure consistent implementation.

This summary reflects the information provided. For a fuller understanding, the bill’s full text and any fiscal notes or amendments should be reviewed once available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.