Sec. 21.405. DUTY-FREE LUNCH. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), each classroom teacher or full-time librarian is entitled to at least a 30-minute lunch period free from all duties and responsibilities connected with the instruction and supervision of students. Each school district may set flexible or rotating schedules for each classroom teacher or full-time librarian in the district for the implementation of the duty-free lunch period.
(b) The implementation of this section may not result in a lengthened school day.
(c) If necessary because of a personnel shortage, extreme economic conditions, or an unavoidable or unforeseen circumstance, a school district may require a classroom teacher or librarian entitled to a duty-free lunch to supervise students during lunch. A classroom teacher or librarian may not be required to supervise students under this subsection more than one day in any school week. The commissioner by rule shall prescribe guidelines for determining what constitutes a personnel shortage, extreme economic conditions, or an unavoidable or unforeseen circumstance for purposes of this subsection.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Educators and School District Employees and Volunteers
Subchapter I. Duties and Benefits
Section 21.401. Minimum Service Required
Section 21.402. Minimum Salary Schedule for Certain Professional Staff
Section 21.403. Placement on Minimum Salary Schedule
Section 21.4031. Professional Staff Service Records
Section 21.4032. Reductions in Salaries of Classroom Teachers and Administrators
Section 21.404. Planning and Preparation Time
Section 21.405. Duty-Free Lunch
Section 21.406. Denial of Compensation Based on Absence for Religious Observance Prohibited
Section 21.408. Right to Join or Not to Join Professional Association
Section 21.409. Leave of Absence for Temporary Disability