SJR91 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton Gerald H. Allen Will Barfoot William “Bill” M. Beasley Tom Butler Clyde Chambliss Donnie Chesteen Priscilla Dunn Chris Elliott Vivian Davis Figures Sam Givhan Garlan Gudger Kirk Hatcher Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Steve Livingston Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Greg J. Reed Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Public K-12 schools, urging State Board of Education and local boards of education to require drinking fountains, water bottle filling stations, and water coolers in schools
Summary: SJR91 asks state and local education boards to install drinking fountains, water coolers, or water bottle filling stations in public K-12 schools to provide cooled, filtered water and support student health and learning.
What This Bill Does
If adopted, the resolution urges the State Board of Education and local boards to install at least one drinking fountain, water cooler, or water bottle filling station per 100 occupants in each building, dispensing cooled and filtered water and to be regularly cleaned and maintained. It also calls for placement in common areas, accessibility for all regardless of age or disability, allowance for water bottle use anywhere safe, and access to drinking water and cups during meals. Additionally, the Department of Education is urged to provide adequate funding to local boards to implement these installations.

Who It Affects
Public K-12 students, teachers, and staff, who would have easier access to drinking water and be allowed to use water bottles in most areas of the school.
State Board of Education and local boards of education, which would be urged to install the required drinking water stations.
The Alabama Department of Education, which would be urged to provide funding to support these installations.

Key Provisions
Install at least one drinking fountain, water cooler, or water bottle filling station per 100 building occupants with cooled and filtered water, and ensure regular cleaning and maintenance.
Place stations in common areas of schools, such as hallways, cafeterias, gyms, outdoor spaces, and faculty lounges.
Ensure all stations are accessible to everyone, regardless of age or disability.
Allow students, teachers, and staff to use water bottles anywhere it is safe to drink water.
Provide access to drinking water and cups during meal times.
The Department of Education should provide adequate funding to local boards to implement these installations.
A copy of the resolution should be given to the State Superintendent of Education and the State Board of Education as an expression of intent.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative