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NY A01078
NY A01078Enacts the "Drink Up Act"; requires every public school to offer water in a sealed bottled container as an additional drink option to any student during lunch at no cost to such student.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to enacting the Drink Up Act requiring public schools to provide water during lunch
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Drink Up Act," which requires every public school in New York to provide students with a free, sealed bottled water container during lunch as an additional drink option. The legislation aims to ensure that students have access to water at no cost during their midday meal. Specifically, the bill amends the state education law by adding a new section that mandates public schools to offer bottled water to students during lunch without charging them. The act will take effect 120 days after becoming law, giving schools time to prepare for implementation. The bill is straightforward in its approach, focusing on improving hydration options for students by providing a free water choice during their lunch period.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to education (on 01/07/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1078 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01078&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01078 |
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