Disabilities & Food Allergies
The Fleetwood Area School District offers both a nutritional breakfast and lunch program. We do understand that some children have specific medical disabilities that may require attention in selections we may offer with lunch or breakfast.
Click to download the medical allergy/disability form
Under the United States Department of Agriculture regulations 7 CFR Part 15b require substitutions or modifications for school meals for those children whose disabilities restrict their diets. A child with a disability must be provided substitutions in foods when that need is supported by a statement signed by a licensed physician. The physician’s statement must identify:
- the child’s disability
- an explanation of why the disability restricts the child’s diet
- the major life activity affected by the disability
- the food or foods to be omitted from the child’s diet, and the food or choice of foods that must be substituted (Under no circumstances is any school employee allowed to interpret, change or make modifications for a child with disabilities.)
Generally, children with food allergies or intolerances do not have a disability as defined under the Rehabilitation Act. The school food service may, but is not required to, make food substitutions for them. Each special dietary request will be determined by the school foodservice on a case-by-case basis. Allergies or intolerances also require a supported statement from a licensed physician. The form attached is the approved form from the USDA. This form only needs to be filled out once, unless changes in a medical condition arise and will follow your child throughout their educational years here at Fleetwood Area School District.
If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Jeff Woodall, FASD Food Service Coordinator, 610-944-8111 x1600.