The New York City Council passed an ordinance mandating free swimming education for second-grade public school students.
On the 14th, the City Council passed an ordinance mandating basic swimming methods and swimming safety rules for second graders in New York City public schools.
“It is important for students to learn how to swim on their own, so they know the importance of being able to safely swim and get out of the water without assistance,” said New York City Council member Julie Menin, the sponsor of the ordinance.
To this end, the city council began an investigation into whether to install outdoor swimming pools on New York City government-owned land targeting low-income areas in New York City, and also drafted an ordinance requiring the New York City Parks Department to submit a report on the status and training of outdoor swimming pool safety personnel to the city every year.