ASSEMBLY EDUCATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 4762

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  MAY 8, 2025

      The Assembly Education Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 4762.

      This bill designates May of each year as “Water Safety Month” to raise awareness for safe water practices and accident and drowning prevention.

      The bill encourages the Department of Education (DOE), in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH), to provide resources to school districts to hold presentations and educational activities during “Water Safety Month” for students in grades kindergarten through five to provide water safety education. The bill stipulates that the presentations and educational activities may be held in partnership with nonprofit organizations. The bill also encourages the DOE, in consultation with the DOH, to provide resources to public schools to educate students on water safety.