SJR91 Summary

• Urges the State Board of Education and local boards of education to require installation of at least one drinking fountain, water cooler, or water bottle filling station per 100 building occupants in public K-12 schools, dispensing cooled and filtered water that is regularly cleaned and maintained.

• Requires placement of drinking water access points in common areas including hallways, cafeterias, gymnasiums, outdoor physical activity spaces, and faculty lounges.

• Mandates that all drinking water facilities be accessible to individuals regardless of age, ability, or disability, and allows students, teachers, and staff to use water bottles anywhere it is safe.

• Requires schools to provide access to drinking water and cups or drinking containers during mealtimes.

• Urges the State Department of Education to provide adequate funding to local boards of education for installing drinking fountains, water coolers, and water bottle filling stations.