HB4927 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SCH CD-WATER SAFETY CURRICULUM
Last Action
2/17/2026 - House: Assigned to Education Policy Committee
Hearings
Education Policy Committee Hearing Feb 25 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building Room 122 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2310/2310-750 new  
105 ILCS 5/2-3.208 new  
105 ILCS 5/22-120 new  
105 ILCS 5/27-17  from Ch. 122, par. 27-17
105 ILCS 5/27-17.5 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the School Code. Requires, by no later than January 1, 2027, the State Board of Education, in consultation with water safety experts, to develop or adopt and make available to school districts a model program of instruction on water safety. Requires the State Board to provide to all public and nonpublic schools an informational notice regarding water safety developed by the Department of Public Health, and requires the school to distribute the notice to the parent or legal guardian of each student enrolled in the school. Includes website posting requirements by the State Board, school districts, and nonpublic schools regarding the informational notice. Sets forth liability exemptions. Makes conforming changes in the Department of Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/17/2026HouseAssigned to Education Policy Committee
2/20/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford