The bill appropriates $250,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the fiscal year 2026 to establish a youth water safety grant program administered by the commissioner of education. This program aims to provide financial support to eligible applicants, which include nonprofit organizations and city and county parks and recreation programs that offer swimming lessons to youth.

The grant funds are primarily intended to provide scholarships for low-income and at-risk children to access swimming lessons. Additionally, up to 15 percent of the grant money can be allocated for hiring or training water safety instructors and lifeguards in nationally recognized practices. This initiative seeks to enhance water safety education and accessibility for vulnerable youth populations.