Water Safety (Ed. Law 926)
The West Seneca Central School District is committed to promoting the health and safety of all students. In accordance with New York State Education Department requirements (NYS Ed. Law 926), effective July 1, 2026, we are providing families with access to important water safety information and drowning prevention resources.
Whether your child is swimming at home, at a public pool, at camp, or participating in recreational water activities, we encourage all families to review these valuable resources.
Water Safety Resources
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New York State Department of Health – Safe & Healthy Swimming
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Information on water safety, healthy swimming practices, drowning prevention, and multilingual resources.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Drowning Prevention
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Tips and guidance on preventing drowning and promoting water safety for children and adults.
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The New York State Department of Health website includes information available in multiple languages through the language selection menu.
We encourage all parents and guardians to review these resources and discuss water safety with their children before participating in any water-related activities.