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Lawmakers need to hear which policies are a priority for their constituents. Together, we’ll advocate that every child in every school experiences the joy and power of food.

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Georgia

Policy Snapshot

Pending or Introduced School Meals for All Legislation

67.55%

of students are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunch.*

Policy Landscape and Our Work

Georgia is the 8th most populous state, with a K-12 enrollment of nearly 1.7 million students. According to Feeding America, 1 in 5 children in Georgia experience food insecurity—an issue that affects academic performance, focus, and overall health.

In 2023, House Bill 510—which would have provided free school meals to all students—passed both chambers of the state legislature but was ultimately vetoed by the governor. Despite that setback, efforts to expand access to school meals continue. In 2025, Representative Imani Barnes introduced House Bill 60, known as the Healthy Start Act. This bill aims to provide state funding to cover the cost of reduced-price meals under existing federal guidelines, helping more students access nutritious food at school.

FoodCorps and our partners continue to advocate for policies that prioritize student health and access to school meals across Georgia.

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January 27, 2025

Georgia State Representative Imani Barnes introduces legislation to provide healthy school lunches at no cost

The Atlanta Voice | Itoro N. Umontuen
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June 26, 2023

After veto, Georgia finds funding to fuel free school meals program

The Current | Jabari Gibbs
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February 2023

HB 510: Breakfast and lunch programs for all public school students

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*Source: Georgia Department of Education

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FoodCorps is a non-partisan, non-profit organization. FoodCorps staff and FoodCorps AmeriCorps members may not participate in advocacy or lobbying activities during work time charged to an AmeriCorps funded grant or while earning AmeriCorps service hours. No federal funds were used to prepare or distribute advocacy content.

Last updated June 05, 2025