200:11-b Water Bottle Filling Stations in Schools.

I. [Repealed.] II. All construction or renovation of public school buildings, including any approved project under RSA 198:15-c, shall be equipped with water bottle filling stations meeting the following requirements: (a) A water bottle filling station shall mean a water dispenser accessible to all people in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) that dispenses clean drinking water directly into a bottle or other drinking container. (b) Water bottle filling stations may be touchless for sanitary reasons. (c) Water bottle filling stations installed in public schools under this section shall: (1) Be regularly cleaned to maintain sanitary conditions; (2) Be maintained to ensure they function properly, including replacing filters as recommended by the manufacturers; and (3) Dispense clean, filtered, cooled drinking water. III. The local building inspection authority, pursuant to RSA 155-A, of school districts shall not approve the plans or specifications for a new public school building and for any addition or substantial renovation to an existing public school building unless the plans and specifications provide for: (a) A minimum of one water bottle filling station for every 200 people projected to occupy the building upon completion of the proposed construction. (b) A minimum of one water bottle filling station on each floor or wing of each building. (c) A minimum of one water bottle filling station located near cafeterias, gymnasiums, or outdoor recreation spaces and other high-traffic areas. (d) Water bottle filling stations may be integrated into drinking fountains, at a ratio of 1 combination unit for every 200 people. IV. Schools shall permit students to bring to school water bottles that: (a) Are made of a material that is not easily breakable; (b) Have lids to prevent spills; and (c) Are filled exclusively with water. V. The school board may enact a disciplinary policy regarding the misuse of water bottles by students or employees.