Michigan bill would require schools to teach water safety in gym class

Original article by by Isabel Lohman, March 4, 2026. View the full article here.

From the article: "Matulis urged lawmakers to pass the measure, saying that students currently have “extremely limited opportunities to learn how to be safe in, on and around water.” A survey conducted by a Michigan State University researcher found that only 11% of teachers reported their schools having water safety instruction in classrooms."

Many folks are wondering, what about schools that don't have access to a pool? This is one of the ways the BWAC hopes to serve the community- being a location that could access for water safety instruction!

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn how to be safe around water, regardless of their school's resources. If you agree- stay tuned for updates on our programs and find out how you can help make a difference!