The bills, passed on Thursday morning, will expand access to public pools and will ensure second graders have access to free swimming lessons.
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"Today, New York City takes a monumental step towards ensuring every child can swim," Councilmember Julie Menin said. "For the safety of our children and the well-being of our communities, we must ensure that every New Yorker has the opportunity to learn how to swim."
The package also creates requirements for lifeguarding reporting, staffing and training levels at pools and beaches.
The bills require the city to survey locations for more public pools as well.
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According to a 2017 survey conducted by the Department of Health, more than a quarter of all children in New York City do not know how to swim.
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