Do schools have to be fully inclusive no matter what food allergy your kid has?
Do schools have to be fully inclusive no matter what food allergy your kid has?
Answer is...
1 The answer yes, Section 504 of the American with Disabilities Act classifies any life activity that limits a major life activity.
2 Major life activities include a wide variety of daily activities, such as: caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, eating, learning, and working.
3 Having a food allergy can limit a life activity. Thus, most students with a food allergy are entitled to protection under this federal law which means, schools, and their organizations such as clubs, sports, PTO’s must make every reasonable effort to include them. Not to mention it is the right thing to do! If you feel like your school is not following the ADA guidelines let me help you talk to your school so your child is safely included and no one feels ostracized.