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S 8488

Relates to permitting lifeguard certification training courses to satisfy required physical education credits

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson

Permits lifeguard certification training to count toward required PE credits for graduation, letting districts credit the courses and lifeguard providers offer eligible programs.

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Bill Summary · S 8488

Summary of Bill S 8488

Title and basic information

  • Bill number: S 8488
  • Title: Relates to permitting lifeguard certification training courses to satisfy required physical education credits
  • Status: REFERRED TO RULES (as of introduction)
  • Introduced: August 22, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson
  • Companion bill: A 8918 (Assembly)

What the bill would do

  • The bill would authorize (permit) lifeguard certification training courses to count toward the required physical education (PE) credits for students.
  • In other words, completing a lifeguard certification training program could fulfill part or all of the state-mandated PE credit requirements for secondary students, instead of or in addition to traditional PE coursework (the exact crediting mechanism would be defined in the full text).

Key provisions (as indicated by title and status)

  • Authorization of lifeguard certification training as an eligible avenue to satisfy PE credits.
  • The specific criteria, credit values, eligible programs, and any accompanying standards or approvals would be detailed in the bill’s text or implementing regulations; summary notes available here reflect the bill’s stated purpose but not the full policy details.

Who would be affected

  • Students: Those subject to PE credit requirements for graduation or advancement could earn PE credits through lifeguard certification training.
  • School districts and schools: Would need to recognize and apply the lifeguard training course toward PE credits if the bill becomes law.
  • Lifeguard training providers: Potentially eligible to offer programs that qualify for PE credit accreditation.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill was introduced on August 22, 2025 and immediately referred to the Rules committee in the Senate.
  • The Assembly has a companion measure (A 8918), indicating cross-chamber interest in the policy.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Policy impact: Expands options for meeting PE requirements, potentially aligning physical education with workforce-relevant certifications.
  • Implementation questions (to be clarified in the full text): How many PE credits would be awarded per lifeguard course? Which specific lifeguard programs qualify? Are there state standards or approvals required for programs? Are there protections to ensure safety and educational value comparable to standard PE coursework?
  • Fiscal impact: Not specified; would depend on enrollment in lifeguard courses and any administrative costs for districts to validate and record credits.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor for the full bill text and any amendments to see exact credit calculations, eligibility criteria, and implementation timelines if the bill advances from Rules.
  • Review the companion Assembly bill (A 8918) for parallel language and potential differences between chambers.

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

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