Food and Allergy Guidelines

Do not trade food with others.

Do not eat anything with unknown ingredients or known to contain allergens.

Be able to articulate allergens and identify key foods containing allergens depending on developmental level. 

Tell an adult if they eat something they believe may contain food to which they are allergic.

Staff education is provided by the school nurses annually about food allergies, including recognition of symptoms of an allergic reaction and how to administer Epipen.

School nurses will collaborate with the student’s medical provider and/or school physician for clarification of orders and the development of Individual Health Care Plans (IHCP) as needed. 

School nurses will provide names of students with life-threatening allergies to staff by recording them in PowerSchool at the start of each school year and as required with changes.

“Allergy Aware” tables in the cafeteria. The custodian or designee cleans after each lunch.

 The school nurse, in conjunction with the student's physician and/or parent/guardian, will develop an Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) as needed.

Teachers are to provide advance notice to parents/guardians about field trips.

Classroom celebrations are food free.

Notify the school/school nurse/ bus driver of the student’s allergies.

Provide written medical documentation, instructions, and medication as directed by the student’s physician. This information is required to be updated each school year by the student’s physician.

Provide pharmacy-labeled medications and replace them when medication has expired. 

Provide and update emergency contact information.

Educate your student in self-management on their food allergy appropriate to their developmental level. Include:

• Safe/unsafe foods

• Strategies for avoiding exposure to unsafe foods

• Symptoms of allergic reactions

• How and when to tell an adult they may be having an allergy-related problem

• Reading food labels