For the newer to gfcf re school meals

May 13, 2001

If your child's school participates in the federal school meal

program, gfcf meals are available at no extra charge. This is

separate from the IEP, comes from the USDA, and has nothing to do

with what the school may think of the idea. The applicable law is

the ADA, not IDEA.

The office that administers the program will have a form to be signed

by the medical practitioner, listing the foods to avoid and

acceptable substitutes.

While there may be a risk of cross-contaminiation, in our case the

meal program contacted every food & seasoning provider to get gfcf

status in writing. The cafeteria manager was so thoroughly briefed

on cross-contaimination issues that I thought he would stress out.

And Ian's meals are kept completely separate. Usually, he eats the

same basic foods as the other students, but weird goopy stuff isn't

poured on top of it. I have the menu, so - for example - if the kids

are having tacos I can send tofutti or soymage for Ian to sprinkle on

it. Or a gfcf bun for the beef patty.

He is not being teased about it. In fact, other kids are jealous

because he gets through the line faster and has better looking food.

May 13, 2001

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> He is not being teased about it. In fact, other kids are jealous

> because he gets through the line faster and has better looking food.

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> In our school BC, Canada we have hot meals 1 day a week and kids are often

jealous of our sons hot lunch provided by dear mom. No one can beat her gfcf

chicken nuggets. Our son only ever gets his nose out of joint if everyone

else gets " real " pizza.>

A kindergarten teacher recently had my dear wife in to give a presentation

on healthy snacks. 70% of the kids didn't eat raw vegetables ever.

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