Allergy Guide
Additional Allergy Management Resources
Sometimes, students need a menu modification to meet their nutritional needs safely. If this is the case, the USDA requires a statement from a physician with specific accommodations, which must be submitted to the food service and nursing staff.
Suppose your child has a food allergy or special dietary need due to diabetes, celiac disease, etc. Have your physician complete the form below and return it to the school nurse or food service department for appropriate arrangements to be made.
To modify the school meal, we must have a written Medical Statement on file signed by a licensed medical provider (physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner). The statement must identify the following:
- Information about the child’s impairment that is sufficient for understanding how it restricts the child’s diet,
- An explanation of what must be done to accommodate the child’s disability and
- If appropriate, the food(s) to be omitted, texture modifications, and recommended substitutions.