Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Requiring Fresh Water In School Food Service Areas

The AP (10/1) reports that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) on Thursday signed a bill requiring "that water be available in public schools' food service areas by next July." The bill does note, however, provide "funding for school administrators to purchase equipment or do water tests and does not apply to private or charter schools." But, schools may "opt out if they can't afford to provide free drinking water or have health and safety concerns."