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AB 1005

Drowning prevention: public schools: informational materials.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Juan Alanis and 3 co-sponsors

AB 1005 - Drowning Prevention: Public Schools Informational Materials OverviewBill Number: AB 1005 Title: Drowning prevention: public schools: informational materials. Status: Ch

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 387, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · AB 1005

AB 1005 - Drowning Prevention: Public Schools Informational Materials

Overview

Bill Number: AB 1005
Title: Drowning prevention: public schools: informational materials.
Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 387, Statutes of 2025.
Introduced: February 20, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of AB 1005 is to improve drowning prevention education and awareness in California's public schools. The bill aims to equip students and their families with critical information on water safety and drowning risks, with the goal of reducing drowning incidents among school-aged children.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the California Department of Education to develop and distribute age-appropriate informational materials on drowning prevention to all public schools serving grades K-12.
  • Mandates that public schools provide these drowning prevention materials to students and their families at the beginning of each school year.
  • Specifies that the informational materials must cover topics such as water safety, recognizing drowning signs, and accessing emergency resources.
  • Directs the Department of Education to consult with water safety experts and organizations when creating the drowning prevention curriculum.
  • Provides funding for schools to implement the new drowning prevention education program.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Students in California's public K-12 schools will receive mandatory drowning prevention education through the new informational materials.
  • Parents and guardians of public school students will also have access to the drowning prevention resources to educate their families.
  • Public schools will be responsible for distributing the materials and integrating the drowning prevention curriculum into their annual programming.
  • The California Department of Education will oversee the development and distribution of the drowning prevention informational materials statewide.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

AB 1005 was introduced in the California State Assembly on February 20, 2025 and was subsequently passed by both legislative chambers. The bill was signed into law by the Governor and chaptered by the Secretary of State on September 15, 2025. The new drowning prevention education requirements will take effect starting in the 2026-2027 school year, giving the Department of Education time to create and disseminate the necessary informational materials.

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

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