Amended IN Assembly March 14, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 567Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-SilvaFebruary 14, 2017An act to add Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 17076.20) to Chapter 12.5 of Part 10 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, relating to school facilities. An act to add Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 17660) to Part 10.5 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, relating to school facilities.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 567, as amended, Quirk-Silva. School facilities: drinking water fountains. School facilities: drinking water fountains: spigot for filling water bottles.Existing law requires a school district to provide access to free, fresh drinking water during meal times in school food service areas, except as specified.This bill would require a school district, on or after July 1, 2018, to ensure that every drinking water fountain at each school under its jurisdiction is equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot, or a combination water fountain and spigot, for filling water bottles. Because the bill would impose new duties on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law, the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities Act of 1998 (the Greene Act), requires the State Allocation Board to allocate to applicant school districts prescribed per-unhoused-pupil state funding for construction and modernization of school facilities, including hardship funding, and supplemental funding for site development and acquisition.This bill, on and after July 1, 2018, would require all new construction projects submitted to the Division of the State Architect pursuant to the Greene Act to include drinking water fountains equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot for filling water bottles.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NOYES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 17660) is added to Part 10.5 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, to read: CHAPTER 8. Drinking Water Fountains17660. On and after July 1, 2018, a school district shall ensure that every drinking water fountain at each school under its jurisdiction is equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot, or a combination water fountain and spigot, for filling water bottles.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 17076.20) is added to Chapter 12.5 of Part 10 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, to read:9.5.Drinking Water Fountains17076.20.On and after July 1, 2018, all new construction projects submitted to the Division of the State Architect pursuant to this chapter shall include drinking water fountains equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot for filling water bottles. Amended IN Assembly March 14, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 567Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-SilvaFebruary 14, 2017An act to add Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 17076.20) to Chapter 12.5 of Part 10 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, relating to school facilities. An act to add Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 17660) to Part 10.5 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, relating to school facilities.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 567, as amended, Quirk-Silva. School facilities: drinking water fountains. School facilities: drinking water fountains: spigot for filling water bottles.Existing law requires a school district to provide access to free, fresh drinking water during meal times in school food service areas, except as specified.This bill would require a school district, on or after July 1, 2018, to ensure that every drinking water fountain at each school under its jurisdiction is equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot, or a combination water fountain and spigot, for filling water bottles. Because the bill would impose new duties on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law, the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities Act of 1998 (the Greene Act), requires the State Allocation Board to allocate to applicant school districts prescribed per-unhoused-pupil state funding for construction and modernization of school facilities, including hardship funding, and supplemental funding for site development and acquisition.This bill, on and after July 1, 2018, would require all new construction projects submitted to the Division of the State Architect pursuant to the Greene Act to include drinking water fountains equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot for filling water bottles.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NOYES Amended IN Assembly March 14, 2017 Amended IN Assembly March 14, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 567 Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-SilvaFebruary 14, 2017 Introduced by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva February 14, 2017 An act to add Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 17076.20) to Chapter 12.5 of Part 10 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, relating to school facilities. An act to add Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 17660) to Part 10.5 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, relating to school facilities. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 567, as amended, Quirk-Silva. School facilities: drinking water fountains. School facilities: drinking water fountains: spigot for filling water bottles. Existing law requires a school district to provide access to free, fresh drinking water during meal times in school food service areas, except as specified.This bill would require a school district, on or after July 1, 2018, to ensure that every drinking water fountain at each school under its jurisdiction is equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot, or a combination water fountain and spigot, for filling water bottles. Because the bill would impose new duties on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law, the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities Act of 1998 (the Greene Act), requires the State Allocation Board to allocate to applicant school districts prescribed per-unhoused-pupil state funding for construction and modernization of school facilities, including hardship funding, and supplemental funding for site development and acquisition.This bill, on and after July 1, 2018, would require all new construction projects submitted to the Division of the State Architect pursuant to the Greene Act to include drinking water fountains equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot for filling water bottles. Existing law requires a school district to provide access to free, fresh drinking water during meal times in school food service areas, except as specified. This bill would require a school district, on or after July 1, 2018, to ensure that every drinking water fountain at each school under its jurisdiction is equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot, or a combination water fountain and spigot, for filling water bottles. Because the bill would impose new duties on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above. Existing law, the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities Act of 1998 (the Greene Act), requires the State Allocation Board to allocate to applicant school districts prescribed per-unhoused-pupil state funding for construction and modernization of school facilities, including hardship funding, and supplemental funding for site development and acquisition. This bill, on and after July 1, 2018, would require all new construction projects submitted to the Division of the State Architect pursuant to the Greene Act to include drinking water fountains equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot for filling water bottles. ## Digest Key ## Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 17660) is added to Part 10.5 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, to read: CHAPTER 8. Drinking Water Fountains17660. On and after July 1, 2018, a school district shall ensure that every drinking water fountain at each school under its jurisdiction is equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot, or a combination water fountain and spigot, for filling water bottles.SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.Article 9.5 (commencing with Section 17076.20) is added to Chapter 12.5 of Part 10 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, to read:9.5.Drinking Water Fountains17076.20.On and after July 1, 2018, all new construction projects submitted to the Division of the State Architect pursuant to this chapter shall include drinking water fountains equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot for filling water bottles. The people of the State of California do enact as follows: ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 17660) is added to Part 10.5 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, to read: CHAPTER 8. Drinking Water Fountains17660. On and after July 1, 2018, a school district shall ensure that every drinking water fountain at each school under its jurisdiction is equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot, or a combination water fountain and spigot, for filling water bottles. SECTION 1. Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 17660) is added to Part 10.5 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, to read: ### SECTION 1. CHAPTER 8. Drinking Water Fountains17660. On and after July 1, 2018, a school district shall ensure that every drinking water fountain at each school under its jurisdiction is equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot, or a combination water fountain and spigot, for filling water bottles. CHAPTER 8. Drinking Water Fountains17660. On and after July 1, 2018, a school district shall ensure that every drinking water fountain at each school under its jurisdiction is equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot, or a combination water fountain and spigot, for filling water bottles. CHAPTER 8. Drinking Water Fountains CHAPTER 8. Drinking Water Fountains 17660. On and after July 1, 2018, a school district shall ensure that every drinking water fountain at each school under its jurisdiction is equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot, or a combination water fountain and spigot, for filling water bottles. 17660. On and after July 1, 2018, a school district shall ensure that every drinking water fountain at each school under its jurisdiction is equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot, or a combination water fountain and spigot, for filling water bottles. SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. ### SEC. 2. On and after July 1, 2018, all new construction projects submitted to the Division of the State Architect pursuant to this chapter shall include drinking water fountains equipped with both a water fountain and a spigot for filling water bottles.