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Kids with autism are prone to drowning. Florida is trying to prevent that

Wednesday, July 1, 2026


Florida is dedicating state funding to a swim lesson program for children with autism. Research indicates children with autism have a higher drowning risk compared to other children. The state program prioritizes swim instruction for this population. Florida allocated the funding through its budget process to expand access to these lessons.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/nx-s1-5812852/autism-drowning-florida-swim-lessons-voucher

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