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TDOE trains school nutrition staff on accommodating students with disabilities in meal programs
Summary
At a virtual Tennessee Department of Education training, staff reviewed procedural safeguards, medical-statement requirements, allergy and gluten guidance, funding responsibilities and coordination with IEP/Section 504 teams for meal modifications to support students with disabilities.
The Tennessee Department of Education held a virtual training (date: not specified) for school nutrition staff on accommodating students with disabilities in school meal programs, covering procedural safeguards, required medical statements, allergy management and funding responsibilities.
Frankie Norton, East Region School Nutrition consultant, opened the substantive portion saying, “We're gonna learn about special diets or, as you see on the screen, accommodating children with disabilities in school nutrition programs.” The session asked districts to review written procedures, use a team approach that includes their 504 coordinator, school nurse and nutrition supervisor, and to document timelines for temporary accommodations.
Norton and trainers emphasized federal legal and policy touchpoints. They noted obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and coordination with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans. Norton said medical documentation is…
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