Special Dietary Needs
A special dietary need is one that requires medical documentation by filling out the form "Medical Statement for Accommodating Disabilities" linked below. Some examples of special dietary needs are gluten-free, specific food allergies, texture modifications, etc.
The form "Medical Statement for Accommodating Disabilities" must be filled out by a healthcare provider and returned to CSD School Nutrition AND their school nurse. We must receive this completed paperwork before we can begin to make accommodations for any student.
The form "CSD Milk Substitution Form" can be filled out by a student's parent/guardian or their healthcare provider.
In the past, students with food allergies or special dietary needs were handled more so by individual nurses and schools. As we move forward, we want to have documentation come to the School Nutrition Department so that we can ensure that we're tracking all of our students in the best way possible. The paperwork linked on this page is the standard paperwork given by the Georgia Department of Education.
Medical Statement For Accommodating Disabilities
When a request for a modified menu is made, the medical statement form must be forwarded to the Nutrition Supervisor and the School Nurse. The school nurse does not send a copy of the documentation to the school nutrition department. This task must be completed by the parent. The Nutrition Supervisor will develop a menu for the students, based on their disability, and share the menu with the Cafeteria staff and the parents. When menu modifications or substitutions do not meet the meal pattern, a written medical statement is required in order for the meal to be eligible for reimbursement.
We must receive this completed paperwork before we can begin to make menu accommodations. Emailing our department without paperwork is not sufficient documentation. Having all the food allergy/special diet documentation through the School Nutrition Department helps us keep our children safe!