2025 House Bill 4477

Education: curriculum; instruction in water safety; require.

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Mandates the development and implementation of a water safety instruction program in Michigan schools, requiring age-appropriate education and annual distribution of water safety information to parents, with immunity from liability for involved parties.

Introduced in the House

May 8, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Donni Steele (R-54) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Thomas Kuhn (R-57), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Brian BeGole (R-71), Timothy Beson (R-96), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Kathy Schmaltz (R-46), Mark Tisdel (R-55) and Mike Harris (R-52)

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce