buildings required to provide sufficient water bottle filling stations. (a) The state board shall promulgate a rule pursuant to §29A-3B-1 et seq. of this code on or before November 1, 2022, to require newly constructed public school buildings to include the following: (1) A minimum of one water bottle filling station on each floor and wing of each public school building; (2) At least one water bottle filling station in all school food servuice areas; (3) At least one water bottle filling station near gymnasiums and outdoor learning and activity areas, including playgrounds and athletic facilities; and (4) A minimum of at least one water bottle filling station per 200 building occupants projected upon completion of the projected construlction. (b) The state board shall promulgate a rule pursuant to §29A-3B-1 et seq. of this code on or before November 1, 2022, to require existing public school buildings undergoing a major improvement to include a minimum of half of the facility's existing water coolers being retrofitted or replaced to provide water bottle filling capability and be made ADA compliant. Pending the availability of a water supply line and sanitary plumbing, the preferred placement of these stations shall be in the following areas: (1) School food service areas; (2) Near gymnasium s and outdoor learning and activity areas, including playgrounds and athletic facilities; and (3) Grouped toilet areas. (c) Any water bottle filling station installed in a public school building shall: (1) Dispense filtered, clean drinking water; (2) Be touchless for sanitary reasons; (3) Be regularly cleaned to maintain sanitary conditions; and (4) Be regularly maintained to ensure proper functioning. (d) County boards shall adopt a policy to permit students in schools with one or more water bottle filling stations to carry water bottles.
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