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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(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 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-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 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 18. Education § 18-9G-3. Plans for new construction and major improvements of public school buildings required to provide sufficient water bottle filling stations - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-18-education/wv-code-sect-18-9g-3/
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