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504 Plans for Children with Severe Food Allergy
- This 504 Plan Outline is
divided into PARTS A-O, and within each part there are sub-topics.
This outline, is a collection of 504 Plans for children with severe
food allergy from around the country.
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Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs at School
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA)
nondiscrimination regulation (7 CFR 15b), as well as the regulations
governing the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast
Program, make it clear that substitutions to the regular meal must
be made for children who are unable to eat school meals because of
their disabilities, when that need is certified by a licensed
physician.
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Latex Allergies in School -
To avoid potentially life
threatening allergic reactions, school health programs should review
their use of latex gloves. In many schools, latex gloves are being
used inappropriately. Numerous advisories point out dangers of latex
gloves.
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Lunchtime
with Food Allergies -
Lunch is a great time for your
child to relax, re-energize and socialize with friends. It should be
a pleasant experience. Your child needs to feel just like the other
kids, despite food restrictions. As a parent, you can help your
food-allergic child be independent and responsible. It is up to you
to establish guidelines for your child and set a foundation so that
he or she can make appropriate food choices
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Managing
Food Allergies in School - Food allergies can be
life threatening. The risk of accidental exposure to foods can be
reduced in the school setting if schools work with students,
parents, and physicians to minimize risks and provide a safe
educational environment for food-allergic students.
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Managing
Nutrition Services For Children With Special Needs At School
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Children who have a variety of special food and nutrition needs
exist in every school district. Studies have shown that most school
nutrition managers have at least one child in their school with
special needs. The medical conditions reported most frequently
include food allergies, diabetes, and a variety of disorders that
require modifications to the texture of food. Federal regulations
require school nutrition professionals to modify meals for a child
with a medical authorization that his or her diet is restricted by a
disability. Providing special meals need not be a costly undertaking
for school nutrition services.
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A Sample Letter from a School Principal - This is
a sample letter for a parent to recommend that a school principal
review and consider sending to the parents in order to inform the
school community about food allergies and the importance of keeping
all children safe.
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School Guidelines for Dealing with Students with Food Allergies
- Food allergies can be life-threatening. The risk of accidental
exposure to foods can be reduced in the school setting if schools
work with students, parents, and physicians to minimize risks and
provide a safe educational environment for food-allergic students.
