Children with Special Dietary Needs in the School Nutrition Programs |
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Schools
participating in a federal Child Nutrition Program are required to make
accommodations for students who are unable to eat the school meals because of a
disability that restricts their
diet. Some food allergies which may
result in a severe, life-threatening (anaphylactic) reaction may meet the
definition of “disability.”
Schools may also, at their discretion, make
substitutions for students who have special dietary needs but do not meet the definition of a
disability. For example, Lactaid is offered
in place of fluid milk for students who are lactose intolerant.
Additional substitutions are made on a case-by-case basis for students
who have other special dietary needs.
Click on the link below for information regarding students with disabling and non-disabling
special dietary needs and a “Medical Plan of Care for School Food Service” form. The Food Service Department must have this form on file in order to make any
food modifications or substitutions.
If you
have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call the food service director at
785-2412 or the school nurse, at 785-2415.
Medical Plan of Care for School Food Service - Information and Form