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MS SB2445

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Education cannot approve plans for new school construction unless they include minimum of two water bottle filling stations per school
  • School districts cannot approve plans for additions or renovations to existing facilities unless they include minimum of one drinking fountain or filling station per floor and wing
  • Plans must provide minimum of one drinking fountain or filling station for every 100 students projected to attend the completed school
  • All water bottle filling stations and drinking fountains must dispense filtered, clean drinking water and be regularly cleaned and maintained
  • Effective date: July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Schools; require drinking fountains and water bottle filling stations in new or renovated facilities.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Education2/14/2020

Full Bill Text

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