Legislative Priorities
- Any learn to swim/swim school regulation applies to all learn to swim programming and all bodies of water where swimming is taught.
- Standards for learn-to-swim are attainable and easy to follow with support from a variety of stakeholders within learn to swim. USSSA Standards are a good place to start when establishing standards.
- Any training or national certifications required of swim instructors include the following approved options: USSSA Certified Fundamental Swim Instructor, American Red Cross WSI™, Starfish Aquatics Institute Water Safety Educator/Swim Instructor, and YMCA Swim Instructor Training Program.
- Legislation aligns with the National Water Safety Action Plan recommendations.
Advocacy News
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