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Calvert County Board reviews policy changes to comply with Maryland’s House Bill 78 on food allergies
Summary
Directors presented proposed edits to Policy 39-20 to expand protections from tree‑nut/peanut-specific rules to the nine major allergens, add disclosure of allergens in school food and designate safe eating areas; staff emphasized medical documentation, cafeteria PIN alerts and on‑campus epinephrine stocks.
Cecilia Lewis, director of student services, presented proposed revisions to Calvert County Public Schools’ Policy 39-20 to align the district with Maryland’s House Bill 78 and a cited Education Article statutory provision. Lewis said the changes update the prior requirement for a nut‑free table so it now accommodates students with severe allergies to any of the nine major allergens and adds requirements for allergen disclosure and reasonable steps to reduce exposure.
Valerie Palmer, supervisor of child nutrition, told the board that when the cafeteria receives medical…
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