Montgomery County Public Schools will increase meal prices for paying students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year following approval by the Board of Education on May 21.
According to MCPS, the approved plan calls for a phased increase in meal prices, with the first adjustment adding 30 cents to student meal costs next school year. Officials said the change comes after more than a decade without any increase in prices for families, despite rising operational costs.
MCPS says food and labor expenses tied to the school meal program have increased by more than $19 million over the past 10 years, while meal prices have remained unchanged since 2015. The district also noted that its current meal prices are the lowest among surrounding counties…