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At Roswell town hall McCormick opposes cutting school lunches, urges local control of education and supports vocational training
Summary
Responding to questions on school lunch and curriculum, Rep. Rich McCormick said he does not support cutting meals for needy children, argued education funding should be directed to local institutions rather than federal bureaucracy, and urged attention to vocational programs as a path to good wages without large student debt.
Rep. Rich McCormick told Roswell residents he does not support cuts to school lunch programs for needy children, urged devolving more control over education funding to local institutions and promoted vocational training as a route to stable employment.
When asked whether proposed education funding changes would harm hungry students, McCormick said, "No. I don't think that we should cut school lunches for needy kids. I don't. On the record." He framed his general education position around local control, saying federal funds often come with strings that reduce flexibility for local schools and technical colleges.
Why it matters: Constituents raised concerns about both nutrition and curriculum. McCormick expressed opposition to federal overreach on issues such as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), saying local voters should determine whether those programs are supported. He repeated that he prefers funding be sent directly to local schools with fewer federal strings attached.
On vocational training, McCormick encouraged career and technical education as a high‑value alternative to some four‑year degrees. "You can make literally as much as a doctor and not worry about being replaced by AI," he said when describing jobs such as welder, plumber or electrician, and urged investment in local technical colleges as a better return on educational investment.
Ending: McCormick recommended constituents fund local priorities and to press for more direct funding to institutions such as Lanier Tech (referenced generally) rather than expand federal bureaucracy.
