The parent/legal guardian is responsible for providing the required documentation for special diet request.

o The parent/legal guardian notifies the school nurse of a diet modification request.

o The parent/legal guardian is provided the Food Allergy Meal Form for or the Diabetic Management Plan Form depending on the modification requested. This form is also available on the food service page of the district website: https://www.aliceisd.net/en-US/foodservice/child-nutrition-information-ee140565 (See Child Nutrition Information)

o The form is to be returned to the school nurse, and the school nurse will meet with food service manager.

• When the form is received by the food service office, the form is reviewed for accuracy and completion.

• If there is missing information, the form is sent to the school nurse to follow up with the parent/legal guardian.

Milk Substitution Progression

o If an alternative fluid milk is requested and the form has been properly completed for milk substitution, soy milk will be provided.

o If there is a documented milk and soy allergy, almond milk will be provided.

o If there is a documented milk, soy and nut allergy, rice milk will be provided.

o If for some reason a child has further allergies we would consider other milk options. Notes...

• A school is not required to provide a name brand product if another product with the same specification is available.

• If the licensed medical authority or registered dietician does not provide a medical statement that includes the information listed above, the school cannot make a meal accommodation.

• Any changes to the medical statement must be provided in writing by the medical authority or registered dietician before the school is allowed to make the changes.