# Florida’s New Drowning Prevention Law

As someone who lives on the water, this one hits close to home.

What Changed The state's Swimming Lesson Voucher Program ([SB 428](https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/428)) just got a lot bigger:

> Kids up to age 7 now qualify (it used to stop at 4).  
> New parents receive water safety information right after birth

Simple changes. Huge impact.  
  
**Why It Matters Drowning is one of the leading causes of accidental death for young children in Florida.**

We know swim lessons work — research shows they can cut drowning risk by nearly *90%* for little ones.

This law helps more families actually access them, especially <mark class="bg-yellow-200 dark:bg-yellow-500/30">those who couldn't afford lessons</mark> before.

That's worth getting excited about.

Where to Start If you want to find lessons near you — or help a family who needs them — [EveryChildASwimmer.org](https://EveryChildASwimmer.org) is the place to go.

[![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/uploads/covers/68f4ffb27d3fdb2f91aa0a99/f65c42d6-75d4-4bd7-b7c3-c17c9a14c96e.png align="center")](https://EveryChildASwimmer.org)

They connect families with providers and make the whole process easy.

Florida got this one right. Now let's make sure people know it's available. 💙  
— Jason