I am creating this petition on behalf of elementary students. I have 3 that go to elementary that are coming home saying they are starving and appears they have barely touched their lunch. My concerns are that we teach our kids to eat a healthy diet so that their body’s can function properly. It has been scientifically proven that food nourishes and protects our brain from oxidative stress and energy for activity, growth, and all functions of the body such as breathing. How do you expect young children to be focused on learning their academics when they are hungry and they are only given 20 minutes to get to the lunch room, stand in line for food and to find a seat to eat their lunch? How do high school kids get 45 minutes? Why is it illegal for a work place to Not provide at least a 30minute lunch break if your there for 4-6 hours but not illegal for a public school? Our children go to school for 7 hours and only get 20 minutes? These children simply need more time to eat so they can feel their best at school for learning. This is where us parents need to stand together to make a difference for our children who can’t stand up for themselves!