New U.S. school guidance has been unveiled to help teachers and school staff provide a safe, inclusive environment for students… Read more »
Tag: 504 plan
Video: Allergy Mom Solves ‘No Backpacks’ Rule and Carrying Epi
As Megan Lavin’s son with multiple food allergies moved up to the larger middle school this fall, a new food… Read more »
Mom of Emerson Cole Sues School District Over Allergy Tragedy
The mother and grandmother of a Texas girl who suffered a fatal allergic reaction while eating lunch at school are… Read more »
Back-to-School with Food Allergies: 8 Tools for Success
Back-to-school season is a big deal in every student’s life. But when a child has food allergies, a parent must… Read more »
Food Allergy Mom’s Advice On: Creating a School 504 Plan
Heading into a school meeting to talk about food allergy needs for your child can feel daunting. But food allergy… Read more »
New School Guidelines: How They Impact 504 Plans for Allergies
Amanda Bee’s 9-year-old daughter learns alongside her peers without fear of accidentally touching spilled milk or being distracted by a… Read more »
Seeking Food Allergy Accommodations for Preschool Children
When a U.S. preschool receives federal funding, you can look into getting a 504 Plan for a child with food… Read more »
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Advocating at a 504 Meeting
Gina Mennett Lee offers advice on how to successfully negotiate a 504 plan to ensure that your child stays allergy safe at school.
Food Allergies at School: the Plans, the Laws to Keep Kids Included
Updated July 2024 – Transitioning a child with food allergies into a new school environment is challenging. But with the… Read more »