Requires school districts to provide instruction on water safety as part of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

New Jersey bill S 679 requires all public school districts to add water safety instruction to health classes for students in grades K-12, starting with the 2023-2024 school year. The curriculum must cover specific topics: proper flotation device use, recognizing water conditions, responding to rip currents, and swimming near lifeguarded areas. This directly affects every public school student and district in New Jersey by integrating these safety practices into existing health education standards. The bill aims to address drowning risks, noting it is the fifth leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., though it does not mandate new programs or funding.