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Hillsborough County asks staff to study expanding free swim lessons and drowning-prevention program
Summary
The board directed county staff to research expanding the county swim initiative that offers free lessons to Head Start students; the recap said about 12,000 children have participated since inception and reported a 9% progress rate.
The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners directed county staff to research ways to expand the county swim initiative and drowning-prevention program.
Demores, Hillsborough County communications and digital media, said the program currently offers free swim lessons to students participating in Head Start and that since inception about 12,000 children have participated; the recap reported a 9% progress rate. The board asked staff to bring back recommendations on how the county might reach more students.
The meeting recap did not include further details about projected costs, potential partners, a timeline for expansion, or any immediate budget appropriation for program expansion.
