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HB73Introduced in the House of Delegates

Public Schools - Water Safety and Swimming Course - Established

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Karen Toles, District 25

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring the State Board of Education to develop, by July 1, 2027, curriculum content for an elective course in water safety and swimming for public school students in kindergarten through grade 8; requiring, beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, county boards of education to implement the water safety and swimming curriculum content for students in kindergarten through grade 8 in public schools in the county; etc.

Where it stands

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

January 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Ways and Means

  3. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

  4. Hearing canceled

  5. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

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