West Virginia § 18-9G-3 Plans for new construction and major improvements of public school buildings required to provide sufficient water bottle filling stations

West Virginia Statutes

§ 18-9G-3 — Plans for new construction and major improvements of public school buildings required to provide sufficient water bottle filling stations

West Virginia § 18-9G-3

Ch. 18EDUCATION

Art. 9GWATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS

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W. Va. Code § 18-9G-3 (2026).

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(a)The state board shall promulgate a rule pursuant to §29A-3B-1et 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 service 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 construction.

(b)The state board shall promulgate a rule pursuant to §29A-3B-1et seq. of this code on or before November 1, 2022,

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(a) The state board shall promulgate a rule pursuant to §29A-3B-1et 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 service 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 construction.

(b) The state board shall promulgate a rule pursuant to §29A-3B-1et 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 gymnasiums 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.