School districts that participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and other Child Nutrition Programs are required to offer breakfast, lunch, and after school snacks that meet the meal requirements identified in the federal program regulations.
Federal regulations further require schools to make substitutions to the standard meal requirements for students who are considered disabled and whose disability restricts their diet.
A school district may, at its discretion, make substitutions for individual participants who are not “disabled persons” but are unable to consume a food item because of medical or other special dietary needs (see “Participants With Medical or Other Special Dietary Needs,”
Generally, participants with food allergies, intolerances or obese participants are not “disabled persons,” and school districts are not required to make substitutions for them. However, if a physician assesses that food allergies may result in severe, life-threatening reactions (anaphylactic reactions) or the obesity is severe enough to substantially limit a major life activity, the participant may then meet the definition of “disabled person,” and the foodservice personnel must make the substitutions prescribed by the physician.
Here’s some important forms to download on the subject:
Meal substitution info word pdf
Feeding students with disabilities or other special needs word pdf
Medical statement for children with disabilities word pdf (to be filled out by physician ONLY)
Medical statement for non-disabled students word pdf (can be filled out by medical authorities as listed on the form)
Allergies
For general questions regarding allergies, please contact Marquis Scurlock mscurlock@4j.lane.edu
Nut Allergies: Eugene School District serves no tree nuts or nut products (including peanuts) in any of its menu. NOTE: Although we don’t utilize nuts or nut products, some items are made in facilities that possibly process nuts.
Other Resources
Allergy Action Plan (Coming Soon!)
Nutrition Analysis (on “Menus/Our Food” tab)
Vegetarian Resources
We offer vegetarian options daily at each school. Refer to the menus tab on the left to see your school’s menu. Students may work with the kitchen team as many items may be prepared meat-free with advanced notice.
Other Resources
go to http://www.balancemindbodysoul.com to see a TON of wellness resources, as well as
Links to a monthly radio show hosted by Roxanne More, Dietitian.
