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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending title 15, chapter 5, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-501.02; relating to school employees.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that every public school in Arizona must provide its full-time certificated teachers, including those employed through third-party contractors, with a daily lunch break of at least thirty consecutive minutes that is not part of their planning or noninstructional time and occurs during their regular workday. Furthermore, schools are prohibited from extending a teacher's regular workday to accommodate this lunch break or assigning any official duties, including supervision or instruction, during this break, with a limited exception allowing temporary assignments for up to one day per week in cases of emergency personnel shortages.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate read second time (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85226 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1595p.htm |
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