Legislation that sets stronger pool safety measures following the recent deaths of two Connecticut students is advancing in the General Assembly.  Monroe Representative DebraLee Hovey says the state House voted unanimously to approve a proposal establishing standards for people who can teach and supervise a physical education course using a swimming pool.

Hovey says it requires an additional supervisor to be on hand at any course or athletic activity involving a school swimming pool.  But she notes that the certified supervisor can be a volunteer and doesn't need to be hired by school districts.

The legislature's proposal would mandate that school districts create a swimming pool safety plan and update it each year. 

The bill now moves to the Senate.