Witness Information Form and Proponent Written Testimony on HB 360 by Jim Bischoff

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A witness information form and proponent written testimony on HB 360 submitted to the House Commerce & Labor Committee by Jim Bischoff, a retired superintendent of the Ross Local School District. The form records that Bischoff testifies as a proponent and will provide a written statement. The testimony states that HB 360 would update Ohio schools' requirement of one drinking fountain per 100 occupants by requiring bottle filling stations in newly constructed schools and schools undergoing major renovations. It describes the bill's minimums of two bottle filling stations per building, one fountain or station on each floor and wing, and one for every seventy-five students. Bischoff writes that water helps the body function and may improve classroom focus, and states a belief that the legislation just makes sense.

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WITNESS INFORMATION FORM

Please complete the Witness Information Form before testifying:

Date: J-I4-2e20 a

Name: a ames MM. Bio cho { +

Are you representing: Yourself, [4 _ Organization L]

Organization (If Applicable): ;

Position/Title: Se per intendén ie Ross Lo ca | Sch one [ S 4 Retired )
Address; 2 3 80 Ste Dovglas D tr:

City: Hamilton State Ohio Zip: “45013

Best Contact Telephone:$'3- 37 5-703 3. Email: bis cho {£43 @ gna [.com
Do you wish to be added to the committee notice email distribution list? Yes No L |

Business before the committee

Legislation (Bill/Resolution Number): i B 360

Specific Issue: Dri Keng fou nta iv § < Tad avd tug ae hve | cum stew chr On
Are you testifying as a: Proponent LX Opponent L] Interested Party L |
Will you have a written statement, visual aids, or other material to distribute? Yes [x] No L |

(If yes, please send an electronic version of the documents, if possible, to the Chair’s office prior
to committee. You may also submit hard copies to the Chair’s staff prior to committee.)

How much time will your testimony require? VV ‘WI net bee pres ut te Te sty ty ;
Please provide a brief statement on your position:

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Please be advised that this form and any materials (written or otherwise) submitted or presented
to this committee are records that may be requested by the public and may be published online.
Jim Bischoff, Retired Ross Local Schools Superintendent
HB 360 — Bottle Filling Station Legislation
Proponent Written Testimony

Members of the House Commerce & Labor Committee:

Thank you for the opportunity to weigh in on the recently introduced legislation, HB 360, that would
update Ohio schools’ requirement to provide one drinking fountain per 100 occupants with a minimum
of two in each building. Ohio currently has a drinking water access best practice guideline for schools
that encourages them to “provide a positive dining environment that encourages a pleasant eating
experience.” A best practice to meet this benchmark is to ensure that “drinking fountains are available
for students to get water at meals and throughout the day.”

The proposed bill simply modernizes the current requirement and states that all newly constructed
schools and schools undergoing major renovations have bottle filling stations. Specifically, there must be
a minimum of two bottle filling stations in each building, one drinking fountain or water bottle filling
station on each floor and wing of each building, and a minimum of one drinking fountain or water filling
station for every seventy-five students projected to attend the building upon completion of the project.

Water plays numerous, critical roles to help the body function and may also positively impact cognition
improving classroom focus and performance. Water consumption as a substitute for sugary beverages
lowers calorie intake and obesity risk. Fewer than one-third of children and adolescents meet or exceed
recommended water intake recommendations.

As a former superintendent, | believe this recommended legislation just makes sense. A heathy mind

and a healthy body go hand in hand. Appropriate clean water access for students, staff and guests
should be a basic required expectation in any public building.

Respectfully,

Jim Bischoff, Superintendent (Retired)
Ross Local School District

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