The bill amends the Swimming Lesson Voucher Program outlined in section 514.073 of the Florida Statutes, with the primary goal of enhancing water safety by providing vouchers for swimming lessons at no cost to families with children aged 4 years or younger. The eligibility criteria have been revised to remove the previous income limitation of 200 percent of the federal poverty level, allowing more families to participate in the program. Additionally, the bill specifies that the Department of Health will contract with swimming lesson vendors to create a network that accepts these vouchers, ensuring that swimming lessons are accessible across all counties in Florida.

Key changes include the insertion of language that mandates the department to "contract with and establish a network of swimming lesson vendors" and the removal of the requirement for family income to be capped at 200 percent of the federal poverty level. The bill also outlines the department's responsibilities in implementing the program, including establishing a method for public applications and determining eligibility criteria based on the age of the children seeking vouchers. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.