San Francisco state senator wants free water on school menus
Posted: 09/20/2010 07:36:26 AM PDT
SAN FRANCISCO -- There's apparently a drought on California campuses.
San Francisco state Sen. Mark Leno has proposed free water on school menus, noting may districts don't offer water with meals despite a statewide focus on healthy eating in recent years.
Senate Bill 1413, which has passed the Assembly and Senate and is awaiting the governor's signature, calls for fresh water in school eating areas by next July.
But the bill doesn't provide funding and most districts say they can't afford it.
Advocates tell the Los Angeles Times the solution can b