Provide food substitutions for students according to Medical Statement. The school food service staff may not revise or change a diet prescription or medical order.
Provide training to cafeteria personnel on how to properly accommodate students with special dietary needs. Maintain documentation of this training.
Communicate with parents, staff, and medical authorities regarding diet modifications.
Maintain Medical Statement on each student with a special dietary need. Diet orders are not required to be renewed on a yearly basis, however, PDE recommends that you confirm, on a yearly basis, the diet order has not changed. If there are any changes to the diet, a new Medical Statement is required.
If the school is opting to make a milk substitute available for non-disabling dietary needs, research products to ensure they meet the USDA nutrient standards for a milk substitute. Notify the Division of Food and Nutrition if you are making milk substitutes available for non-disabling special needs.
