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CT HB05778

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Cristin McCarthy Vahey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends chapter 173 of the general statutes to require water bottle filling stations in any new construction or renovation project that receives a school building project grant
  • Mandates at least one water bottle filling station per 100 students in schools receiving grants
  • Requires water bottle filling stations on each floor or in each wing or section of school buildings
  • Requires stations in all school food service areas and near gymnasiums, outdoor learning areas, playgrounds, and athletic fields
  • Directs development of standards for placement of water bottle filling stations to increase access to free, safe drinking water

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Water Bottle Filling Stations In Public Schools.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

1/28/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/28/2021

Full Bill Text

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