Adaptive swimming lessons and water safety education program established for children with developmental delays and their parents.

HF 3066 establishes a state-funded program providing adaptive swimming lessons and water safety education for children aged 3-21 with developmental delays and their parents. The program, funded with $500,000 annually for 2026-2027, offers 12 weeks of lessons per child through vouchers distributed equitably, including swim kits and culturally appropriate parent education. Eligible participants must meet income requirements (e.g., enrolled in Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, or free school meals programs), and instructors must hold specific certifications for neurodivergent children and water safety. The commissioner of health will administer the program in partnership with St. Paul and autism advocacy groups, ensuring access in low-income communities and tracking participation.