Why 2/5: The change will occur during the Board of Education's next scheduled revision of health education standards, not immediately.
The Board of Education will develop new guidelines for water safety instruction to be included in elementary health education. This will ensure elementary students receive instruction on water safety as part of their health curriculum.
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Substitute adopted
committee substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed House with substitute (82-Y 17-N 0-A)
Substitute adopted
House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB151ER)
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB151)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 205 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0205)