Massachusetts § 80 - Lunch period for teachers
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 80 — Lunch period for teachers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80. Lunch period for teachers
Section 80. Every teacher employed in any public school whose duties commence prior to twelve o'clock noon, shall be allowed a thirty-minute lunch period between the hours of ten o'clock in the forenoon and one o'clock in the afternoon, and shall not be required to perform any duties during said lunch period; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall apply only in a city or town which accepts this section by vote of its school committee.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 80
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 80 cover?
Section 80 ("Lunch period for teachers") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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