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State explains school nutrition formula; appropriated raises may not fully cover local pay increases
Summary
Department staff told the committee that the school nutrition formula (OCGA 22-1-87) yields $33.2 million in FY26 formula earnings and that the state salary allotment is $2,586 per lunchroom worker, but that state funding typically covers only part of any legislated raise, leaving districts to finance the remainder.
Department of Education staff briefed the committee on the school nutrition formula, statutory basis and how state allotments interact with local payroll decisions.
"Any state funds appropriated for this purpose shall be used to supplement federal funds as a means of keeping sale prices within reach of paying students and maximize participation in quality meals for all students," Department staff quoted from OCGA 22-1-87 when explaining the program's statutory purpose.
Key formula numbers: staff said calculated formula earnings for FY2026 total $33,200,000. The largest component is the salary allotment; staff…
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