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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to require that public schools schedule a lunch period for each class that includes not less than 30 consecutive minutes of seated time beginning from the time that a majority of the class has been seated after receiving their meals; to require local boards of education or other public school governing bodies to establish certain policies; to require the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations; to authorize the State Board of Education to provide grants; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Nourish to Flourish Act," mandates that starting in the 2026-2027 school year, all public schools in Georgia must provide students with a daily lunch period that includes at least 30 consecutive minutes of "seated time," which is defined as the actual time a student spends eating their meal after being seated, excluding time spent waiting in line. Local school boards and governing bodies will be required to create written policies to ensure this minimum seated time, addressing scheduling, staffing for lunch personnel, and strategies to reduce wait times for meals. The State Board of Education will develop rules for annual reporting from school systems on their policies and lunch schedules, and will also be authorized to provide grants to schools that need additional funding to implement these requirements, beyond existing funding.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Imani Barnes (D)*,
Karla Drenner (D)*,
Karen Lupton (D)*,
Mekyah McQueen (D)*,
Rhonda Taylor (D)*,
Long Tran (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72260 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239941 |
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