Relates to permitting lifeguard certification training courses to satisfy required physical education credits
This bill allows students in New York State schools to earn physical education credits by completing state-approved lifeguard certification training courses. It requires the Board of Regents to create rules enabling these courses to count toward the mandatory physical education requirements. The policy directly affects high school students who complete approved lifeguard training programs, potentially reducing the need for separate physical education classes. The change applies only to courses meeting state standards for lifeguard certification, not general physical education instruction.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 16, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Jul 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 29 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Zaccaro
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alec Brook-Krasny
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Anil Beephan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Bill Conrad
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Bill Magnarelli
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Miller
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Woerner
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Dana Levenberg
DDemocratic/Working Families
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