Why 3/5: It mandates a future curriculum change during the next scheduled revision, not an immediate operational shift.
Schools will need to incorporate water safety instruction into elementary health education as part of the next Health Education Standards of Learning revision. This change aims to equip young students with essential life-saving knowledge and skills.
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House Conferees: Hayes, Simonds, Kilgore
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Conferees appointed by Senate
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Senate Conferees: Perry, Pekarsky, Craig
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Conference Report released
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by House (77-Y 17-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB705ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Health Ed. SOL & Curriculum Framework; Board of Education to include water safety instruction.”) · Read the actual bill →
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB705)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 204 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0204)