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HR 1656

House Study Committee on School Nutrition, Student Food Security, Georgia Agriculture, and Student Success; create

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bethany Ballard and 5 co-sponsors

HR 1656 creates a House study committee to examine school nutrition, student food security, Georgia agriculture connections, and educational success outcomes.

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Bill Summary · HR 1656

Legislative bill overview

HR 1656 establishes a House Study Committee tasked with examining the intersection of school nutrition, student food security, Georgia agriculture, and educational outcomes. The committee will investigate how nutrition programs affect student success and explore opportunities to strengthen connections between Georgia's agricultural sector and school food systems.

Why is this important

Student food insecurity directly impacts academic performance, attendance, and long-term health outcomes. This study addresses a documented gap between Georgia's agricultural production capacity and school meal sourcing, potentially creating economic benefits for farmers while improving nutritional quality for students.

Potential points of contention

  • Committee scope and authority: Study committees lack enforcement power; recommendations may not translate into policy without follow-up legislation
  • Agricultural industry influence: Prioritizing Georgia agriculture in procurement could conflict with cost-efficiency or nutritional standards if local products are more expensive
  • Implementation costs: Sourcing from local/state agriculture and expanding food security programs may require significant budget increases that competing priorities might resist

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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