A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the distribution of materials on water safety in schools

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to develop written materials containing information about water safety and drowning prevention. Specifically, the materials developed would contain information regarding: water safety practices, and programming offered by the City regarding water safety. This bill would also require DPR to provide the written materials to the Department of Education for distribution to every student at the beginning and end of the academic year. Finally, Parks would be required to publish the materials developed on their website.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council