Require certain schools to provide water safety education

HB 659 requires public and chartered nonpublic schools to inform parents or eligible students about the importance of water safety education and swimming lessons upon enrollment. The bill mandates that schools provide this information, which must include local options for age-appropriate courses and lessons, either electronically or in hard copy. Additionally, the legislation establishes detailed contract requirements for community schools, specifying academic goals, performance standards, financial audit rules, and operational guidelines such as nonsectarian policies and teacher qualifications.