This bill mandates that public school districts and open-enrollment public charter schools in Arkansas provide information to students and their guardians about water safety education courses and swimming lessons. Specifically, starting in the 2023-2024 school year, schools are required to inform parents, legal guardians, or individuals in loco parentis about the significance of water safety education and swimming lessons in preventing injuries and drowning. The information must be available in both electronic and hard copy formats and should include local options for courses that lead to certification, including those offered for free or at a reduced cost.

Additionally, the bill defines "water safety" as age-appropriate education aimed at promoting safety around bodies of water and reducing the risk of drowning. It stipulates that if a student is 18 years or older, or under 21 and enrolling in adult education classes, the information must be provided directly to them. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is tasked with creating rules to implement these requirements effectively.