HB0247 | School Swimming and Lifeguarding Programs

Description
General Description: 

This bill enacts provisions in public education related to water safety.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This bill requires the inclusion of water safety instruction in the public education core curriculum standards for physical education.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0247
Year: 
2025
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 07, 2025
Sponsor
Representative
Melissa G. Ballard
Republican - District 20
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

Utah PTA recognizes the importance of teaching water safety to children. 

Commission: 
Education
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

National Resolution on Water Safety & Instruction.  

Resolved, that National PTA and its constituent associations encourage and support public school districts to include curriculum in water safety and swimming skills to ensure all children receive such instruction and guidance