Not exact matches
A child with severe
food allergies typically does not qualify for coverage under the IDEA unless the child
needs special
education in addition to accommodations and health services for his
food allergies.
Therefore, most children with severe
food allergies will not qualify for an Interdisciplinary
Education Plan (IEP), a type of educational program that is designed to meet a disabled child's unique
needs, under the provisions of the IDEA, even though these children may indeed qualify for a 504 Plan.
Staff Training:
Food Allergies & Anaphylaxis in School — What School Staff
Need to Know (UPDATED OCT 2013: Staff training module has been reviewed and updated to be consistent with CDC's Voluntary Guidelines for Managing
Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and
Education Programs)
Additionally, all members of the school community will
need to have
food allergy education and awareness tailored to their role in school.
No matter the restriction policy, all staff will
need to participate in
food allergy management
education and training, consistent with CDC, state, or local guidelines, and will
need to know their roll in their schools» policies and procedures.
They may still
need education regarding severe
food allergies if your child has had contact reactions or inhalant reactions.
Some parents will have a false - sense of security if nuts are banned, however these are the parents that are in dire
need of
food allergy education (
education that is not as yet available when an adult, or child is first diagnosed).
Communication and
education is key for everyone, because managing
food allergies can't be the sole responsibility of the student and parents (some kids are too young to communicate their
needs, and parents are not present at school or at all play dates and parties).
In 2011, the state department of
education developed Pennsylvania Guidelines for Management of
Food Allergies in Schools, Recommendations & Resource Guide for School Personnel, which includes recommendations for schools to address the needs of food allergic stude
Food Allergies in Schools, Recommendations & Resource Guide for School Personnel, which includes recommendations for schools to address the
needs of
food allergic stude
food allergic students.
Communication and
education is key for everyone, because managing
food allergies can't be the sole responsibility of the student and parents (some kids are too young to communicate their
needs, and parents are not present at school or at all play dates and parties).