This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 15.1-19 of the North Dakota Century Code that mandates a minimum duration for student lunch breaks. Specifically, it requires that each school district provide students with at least thirty minutes for lunch each day, which must occur between the hours of ten a.m. and two p.m.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that high school students may be excused from the class immediately following their lunch break for the necessary time to fulfill the thirty-minute requirement. To be excused, students must obtain a written verification from a school counselor and present this document to their teacher once per semester. This legislation aims to ensure that students have adequate time for lunch during the school day.