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Bill Summary · HF 3306

Summary of HF 3306 (Minnesota) — Water Safety Instruction Required in Health Curriculum

Overview

HF 3306, introduced in the Minnesota 2025-2026 legislative session, seeks to require water safety instruction within the health curriculum. The bill has been referred to the Education Policy committee and lists two co-sponsors: Kari Rehrauer and Samakab Hussein. The action history shows introduction and first reading occurred on May 7, 2025, with the author added on May 8, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a statutory requirement for students to receive water safety instruction as part of the health education curriculum.
  • Aim to equip students with practical knowledge and skills to prevent drowning and water-related injuries, contributing to overall youth safety and well-being.

Key Provisions (as drafted by the bill)

  • The bill mandates water safety instruction be included in the health curriculum.
  • Instruction is intended to cover essential water safety topics; while specific topics are not listed in the provided summary, typical elements would include:
    • Recognizing hazards around water (pools, lakes, rivers, oceans)
    • Safe behavior around water environments
    • Basic swimming capabilities or personal flotation device use
    • Emergency response actions (calling for help, CPR basics, reaching or throwing assists)
    • Prevention of drowning and water-related injuries
  • The bill would require schools to implement the instruction within their health education framework, potentially with guidance from state standards or health education guidelines.

Who Is Affected

  • Students enrolled in Minnesota K-12 education, as part of the health curriculum.
  • School districts, charter schools, and other educational providers responsible for delivering health education.
  • Educators who teach health education and coordinate curriculum to include water safety content.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced and referred to the Education Policy committee on May 7, 2025.
  • Sponsorship:
    • Co-sponsors: Kari Rehrauer and Samakab Hussein.
    • Author: (not explicitly listed beyond the co-sponsors; the action history notes “Author added Rehrauer,” implying Rehrauer may be the primary author.)
  • Next steps likely include committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes in the Education Policy committee, followed by floor debate and potential passage by the full legislature, and eventual reconciliation with the Senate version (if any) and action by the governor.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Positive public health impact by reducing drowning risk and increasing water safety awareness among youth.
  • Implementation considerations for districts, including alignment with existing health standards, teacher professional development, and potential resource needs (curriculum materials, training).
  • Possible need for clarifications in the bill regarding:
    • Specific age- or grade-level requirements
    • Required depth or scope of content (e.g., CPR basics, use of life jackets)
    • Assessment or reporting requirements
    • How instruction aligns with state health education standards and assessment timelines

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to include a proposed outline of potential instructional topics, or compare HF 3306 with any related water safety or health education bills from neighboring sessions.

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

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