In Texas -- with these being ISD's (Independent School Districts) -- don't they have a TX State BOE that governs in some manner?  There must have been some sort of TX mandate that directed the ISD's to develop "some sort of" food allergy "policy", yes?  (Been a LooooooNG time since we lived there and had our son basically refused safety and attendance in the ISD where we were at the time . . . 10 years ago).

I was really just curious as I learned a bit about the new Fairfax County Super who was Super in Lubbock for 2 years previously . . .

From their (Lubbock ISD) student handbook pg 12

Students with Food Allergies
Recognizing that students with food allergies can face serious risk if exposed to certain foods, the school will take appropriate measures to limit the risk for all children with food allergies. Any parent whose child is allergic to certain foods must immediately notify the school regarding the food allergy in order to establish an emergency plan and other measures required for the safety of the student.


So, not so "voluntary" per that little blurb.

No mention of 504, however.

Worthy of note that the 504 info at that district site is NOT easy to put fingers on and read . . . though that's not a surprise.

Two hours directly south of Lubbock:

http://www.ector-county.k12.tx.us/Page/20272

http://ecisdcafe.net/Nutrition/FoodAllergyFAQs/tabid/1495/Default.aspx

http://www.ectorcountyisd.org/cms/lib/tx01000975/centricity/domain/4193/board%20regulations/pdfs/f_students/ffab_ffh/FFAC_Exhibit_D.pdf


Peanut Free Ideas
http://www.ectorcountyisd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=21886&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=19479&PageID=20286

Links to Peanut Free Planet: 
http://www.ectorcountyisd.org/cms/lib/tx01000975/centricity/Domain/3773/peanut%20free%20website.htm


Edited to add this: 
AUTHORIZATION FOR FOOD ALLERGY SELF‐MONITORING
http://www.ectorcountyisd.org/cms/lib/tx01000975/centricity/domain/4193/board%20regulations/pdfs/f_students/ffab_ffh/FFAC_Exhibit_D.pdf

In Cases of Food Allergy/Intolerances
Generally, children with food allergies or intolerances do not have a disability as defined under either Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or Part B of Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA.) Child Nutrition may, but is not required to, make food substitutions for them. However, when in the licensed physician's assessment food allergies may result in severe, life threatening (anaphylactic) reactions, the child's condition would meet the definition of "disability," and the substitutions prescribed by the licensed physician must be made.
I understand the above disability definition and I agree to fully disclose all information regarding any life‐ threatening food allergies or allergies resulting in anaphylaxis.

 No, my child does not have any life threatening allergies. My child and I are responsible to monitor his/her own dietary intake.
 Yes, my child is evaluated in accordance with IDEA as having one or more of the recognized 13 disability categories and who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services.
For

Seriously, my school district has something just like this.

I'll only leave this link up for a bit. It is elsewhere.

District Allergy Forms

And ajas I'm happy to send you a link to the actual forms in a pm or via text.


So that was a long search process for Fairfax County--like 18 months!

The little note at the bottom that states the info will go into the student's cumulative file seems strange to me . . . like a warning to not divulge "because"? 

They're going to have to do it somehow. As long as it's not in violation of any other regulation it's technically fulfilling a responsibility. But I get it's a little impersonal like whatsyerproblem write it in. Dunno, I wouldn't have any suggestions for improvement. Strikes me as difficult to use improperly even if there was some duplicitous purpose in identification.

. . . Just beginning to form picture of where Fairfax *might* go (so far as LTFA students) based on new Super . . . or not, KWIM?

At LEAST there is mention of "504" in the last link!

Ahhhh -- found the directive in their school dist policy -- pg 7 I think

http://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Download/830?filename=FD(LEGAL).pdf

Found this related doc as well -- looks to be directives as to "plan" --

http://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Download/830?filename=FFAF(LOCAL).pdf

Hmmm-- could be a way of meeting child-find obligations, I'm thinking.

Looks like a GREAT weeding step in order to know which children SHOULD be evaluated under Section 504.  Not clear that this is how they plan to USE it, of course, but it certainly separates sheep from goats nicely.

(BTW, the former superintendent there -- Karen Garza -- is now the brand new Super in Fairfax Co, VA.)

This is link to the FULL form, from which the parents are directed to the above *if* they've indicated "yes" in the food allergy spot on front of this:

http://health.lubbockisd.org/modules/locker/files/get_group_file.phtml?gid=1124208&fid=21695629

So, what do you think about this form?

http://health.lubbockisd.org/modules/locker/files/get_group_file.phtml?gid=1124208&fid=21695574

Thoughts?

Is this a "please identify" so we really CAN and WILL protect the child?

Or is this something else?