public schools; teachers; lunch breaks

Arizona's SB 1595 requires all Arizona public schools to provide full-time certificated teachers (including those contracted through third parties) with a daily 30-minute lunch break that is separate from planning time and scheduled during their regular workday. The bill prohibits schools from increasing teachers' work hours to accommodate these breaks or assigning any official duties during lunch periods. Schools may only temporarily assign duties during lunch breaks for up to one day per week during emergency personnel shortages. This law directly affects public school teachers by guaranteeing uninterrupted lunch time as a standard work requirement.