RELATING TO WATER SAFETY.

SB 1223 requires the Department of Education to create a pilot program teaching water safety skills in schools, with state funds provided for this initiative. The program would establish standardized water safety education for students, directly affecting public school systems and students in participating districts. Key provisions include appropriating dedicated funding to develop and implement the pilot, which must follow established safety standards. The bill is currently pending introduction for the 2026 legislative session.