AL SB367

Public K-12 school buildings must contain a minimum of one drinking fountain, water cooler, or water bottle filling station per 100 individuals projected to occupy the building.

Water dispensing stations must be placed in common areas including hallways, cafeterias, gymnasiums, outdoor physical activity spaces, and faculty lounges, and be accessible to all individuals regardless of age, ability, or disability.

Water bottles meeting specified criteria (non-breakable material, leak-proof lid, used exclusively for water) are allowed in classrooms but may be excluded from libraries, computer labs, science labs, and other areas where water consumption poses safety risks.

All installed drinking fountains, water coolers, and water bottle filling stations must dispense cooled and filtered drinking water and be regularly cleaned and maintained.

Schools must provide access to drinking water and cups or other drinking containers during mealtimes, with local boards of education authorized to establish policies governing water bottle use.