My child has a food allergy. Can she eat breakfast and lunch at school?
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If your child has been diagnosed with a food allergy, be sure to answer the questions on the Annual Student Emergency Information Card sent home at the beginning of the school year. It is important that you talk with the school nurse and complete a Student Allergy Health History so that an appropriate plan is developed for your child. Also notify your child’s teacher and the school’s nutrition services manager about the specific allergy. If your child has a severe allergy requiring life-saving medication, the specific plan for your child will include avoidance of the allergen and an Emergency Action Plan. If a special meal is requested, have the child’s health care professional (doctor, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner) complete the Physician’s Request for Meal Modification Form. Return to the school nurse to schedule a meeting. Ask your child’s health care provider to complete a Medication Authorization Form indicating the type of emergency medication and instructions for its use. Some children may be able to safely self-carry their emergency medication. The school nurse will review this procedure with you and your child. Bring the completed Medication Authorization Form and the emergency medication to the school nurse. She will provide child-specific instruction to school staff as appropriate. These forms are available from the school nurse or on the District website at www.collierschools.com/parents/forms.asp. You can help us to keep your child safe by teaching your child the importance of recognizing potentially suspect foods and questioning the ingredients.
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