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Food Allergy ResourcesPennsylvania Guidelines for the Management of Food Allergies in Schools
 Lynda Mitchell, president of Kids With Food Allergies Foundation, served as a stakeholder and community partner to help the state of Pennsylvania develop guidelines for managing life threatening food allergies in schools. The Pennsylvania Guidelines for Management of Food Allergies in Schools (PDF) offers tools for schools to effectively address student needs and manage their food allergies.
Table of Contents: SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING THE DISEASE Food Allergies on the Rise Allergic Reaction Characteristics Anaphylaxis Effective Food Allergy Management SECTION 2: ADDRESSING STUDENT NEEDS Actions and Considerations for Administrators on Development of School Policy Actions for Developing Training for School Staff Actions for Principals Actions for School Nurses Actions for Teachers Actions for Counselors Actions for Custodians Actions for Coaches & Physical Education Instructors Actions for Food Service Managers & Lunchroom Staff Actions for Bus Drivers Actions for Parents / Guardians Actions for Students with Food Allergies SECTION 3: TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE FOOD ALLERGY MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS Dietary Accommodations Instructions and Form Sample Emergency Care Plan Template (ECP) Sample Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP) Sample 504 for Student with Food Allergies Sample Individualized Transportation Plan (ITP) SECTION 4: SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER LAW Federal Laws State Laws & Regulations APPENDICES A. Glossary of Terms B. Resource List C. Cleaning Research D. Excerpts from Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools in Administration of Medications and Emergency Care E. Sample Parent Permission and Licensed Prescriber Medication Order F. Sample Letters G. Excerpts from Civil Immunity Law H. Excerpt from Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 Kids With Food Allergies is a nonprofit charity. More than 80% of KFA's financial support comes from donors like you. If KFA has helped you in some way, please make a donation to support our work. |
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