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Bill Summary · SF 3176

Summary of SF 3176 — Water Safety Instruction Requirement in Health Curriculum

Overview

SF 3176 would require the inclusion of water safety instruction within the K-12 health curriculum in Minnesota. The bill aims to ensure students receive instruction on water safety and drowning prevention as part of their health education. The text provided does not include the specific curricular standards, grade-level targets, or instructional time, so those details are not yet known.

Purpose and intent

  • Establish a statutory requirement for water safety instruction to be integrated into the health education curriculum.
  • Promote student awareness of water-related hazards and preventive practices as part of health education.

Key provisions (high-level)

  • The bill would mandate that districts (and related schools) include water safety content as part of the health curriculum.
  • The exact scope, grade levels, duration, content standards, instructional methods, and assessment mechanisms are not specified in the provided information and would be defined in the enacted language or accompanying rules.
  • Potential alignment with existing health education standards and reporting/oversight by the Education Department.

Note: Specifics such as who delivers instruction (teachers, specialists), training requirements, funding, exemptions, and implementation timeline are not included in the information provided.

Who would be affected

  • Minnesota school districts, including public schools and possibly charter schools, that implement the health curriculum.
  • Health education teachers and other staff responsible for curriculum development and instruction.
  • Students across K-12, who would receive water safety instruction as part of their health education.
  • The Minnesota Department of Education (or Education Policy) in terms of policy adoption, guidance, and potential monitoring.

Procedural/timeline details

  • Introduced and first read on April 1, 2025.
  • Referred to the Education Policy committee for consideration.
  • Companion bill: HF 3306 (indicating parallel consideration in another chamber or with similar text).

Related considerations and next steps

  • Awaited legislative text to confirm contents such as grade levels, instructional hours, content standards, and any funding or training requirements.
  • Monitor for committee hearings, amendments, and potential floor votes on SF 3176 and its companion HF 3306.
  • Potential fiscal impact: costs for curriculum development, teacher training, classroom materials, and any required resources or partnerships with water safety organizations.

Note: This summary reflects the information provided. The final bill language will determine the exact requirements and implementation details.

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

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