LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, IN – The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township is launching a new initiative aimed at saving children’s lives.

In partnership with the Lawrence Swim Team, Operation Water Safety will provide free swim and water safety lessons to every fourth-grade student in the district.

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4 and a top cause for older youth. The new program is designed to close a critical safety gap, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have the knowledge and skills to stay safe around water.

This community-wide investment addresses the disparity in swimming ability and access to lessons across different income and racial groups.

By bringing hands-on instruction directly into schools, the initiat

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