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After uproar, Marysville reinstates school swim program

Lynnwood, WALocal News

The Marysville School District has reinstated its swim program for students with disabilities, following a brief suspension due to safety concerns. Parents voiced their frustration during the pause, highlighting swimming's critical role in their children's physical and social development. In response, the district has developed a new 12-week lesson plan that includes increased supervision from qualified instructors to ensure a safer environment. The program aims to provide individualized support, allowing each student to progress according to their abilities. However, some parents, including Eric Christofferson, a parent of two students in the program, have raised concerns about the curriculum's adaptability for various disabilities.

They argue that the current curriculum seems more suited for typically developing children. Despite these concerns, the district reassures that instructors will modify lessons as needed to foster an inclusive environment while promoting aquatic skills and confidence among students with disabilities.

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