PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — The cost of school lunches is going up by 10 cents next year in Prince William County.
School officials said federal rules require uniformity when it comes to the amount of money reimbursed to the school division for student meals.
Starting in September, the cost for school lunch will be:
$2.35 for elementary school students
$2.50 for middle school students
$2.60 for high school students
The new school lunch prices go into effect for the 2013-2014 school year.
School lunch prices differ slightly in neighboring Stafford County differ slightly, as students in kindergarten through 5th grade pay $2.30, and students from 6th to 12th grade pay $2.40 per lunch.
