Relates to adaptive aquatic safety services for individuals with disabilities

Summary

Relates to adaptive aquatic safety services for individuals with disabilities; directs the commissioner of health to evaluate and seek approval for the inclusion of adaptive aquatic safety services as an available service component under applicable Medicaid home and community-based services authorities; relates to adaptive aquatic accessibility at state-funded public aquatic facilities; directs the commissioner of health to promulgate regulations requiring lifeguard certification and recertification courses to include instruction concerning aquatic safety for individuals with disabilities; authorizes school districts and boards of cooperative educational services to incorporate adaptive aquatic safety goals into individualized education programs where appropriate to address certain skills.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill a comprehensive approach to reducing the risk of injury and death in aquatic environments for individuals with disabilities.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Rules · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Rules · New York State Senate.

Full history

1. Jul 13, 2026

   Referred to committee

   REFERRED TO RULES

   NY Senate