Drowning prevention: public schools: informational materials: swim lesson vouchers and swim lesson directory.

Assembly Member Davies, joined by Assembly Members Alanis, Chen, and Flora, proposes comprehensive changes to California's drowning prevention framework through legislation that enhances educational outreach and expands access to swim lessons. The bill modifies how drowning prevention organizations provide materials to public schools while creating new programs to increase swim lesson accessibility for low-income families.

The legislation establishes the Swim Lesson Voucher and Swim Lesson Directory Development Plan Partnership, comprising up to 10 members from parks and recreation districts, state agencies, and drowning prevention experts. This partnership would develop a voucher program offering free swim lessons to children under 18 from families earning no more than 250% of the federal poverty level. The partnership must create model agreements with swim lesson providers, establish eligibility criteria, and develop a public online directory of swim programs organized by county.

For educational materials, drowning prevention organizations must now provide resources in English, with additional languages encouraged based on school demographics. These materials must align with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on water safety and drowning prevention, be provided at no cost to schools, and include information about local swim programs. The State Department of Education will maintain an online repository of water safety resources and curriculum for school use. Implementation of these provisions depends on funding through the state budget or external sources.