The proposed bill, SB1555, amends Arizona law to ensure that public schools cannot prohibit nursing mothers who are teachers from bringing their infants to school for breastfeeding. It mandates that schools provide reasonable break times and a private, shielded space for these teachers to express breast milk. Additionally, the bill requires schools to make reasonable accommodations for breastfeeding unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.

The bill outlines specific conditions under which a school district or charter school can claim an undue hardship, including costs associated with accommodations, available resources, significant alterations to educational programs, disruptions to classroom or teacher workflow, and safety concerns. Importantly, the bill clarifies that schools are not obligated to provide child care services. This legislation aims to support nursing mothers in the teaching profession while balancing the operational needs of educational institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 23-207
Senate Engrossed Version: 23-207