Some schools in America don't let people leave at lunch. Why? I don't know (where I am there is a MCD within a few mins walking), but it will work for them. Yep, my school wouldnt allow this. Quite a few reasons, alot of drug activity was done during lunch. We were located off the business district of our town and didnt want anyone getting hurt. Its a great idea not to allow kids to leave however i do believe we should have freedom of choice in picking our lunch and not having to worry about sneaking out just for some subway. What about people that go home for lunch? :? Can't force people to stay in school. But yeah I agree it's a start, with what the schools are trying.