Feedback sought on food allergy policy/regulations

Feb. 12, 2009 – To help ensure all students districtwide are protected and remain safe from food allergies, a new policy addressing this growing health concern is currently being reviewed by the Voorheesville Board of Education, and is expected to be adopted during their regularly scheduled board meeting on March 9.

Students, parents, staff and community members are encouraged to review the policy and regulations, and submit their questions, concerns and feedback.

Food allergies can cause a myriad of symptoms, such as hives, difficulty breathing, heart failure or even a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.

The goal of the policy is to reduce the likelihood, and respond appropriately to, incidents of severe allergic reactions among students districtwide, as well as to raise awareness and educate the entire school community about the severity of food allergies in order to create a safer school environment. 

The procedures and polices were developed by a committee formed earlier this school year, which included more than 25 members, such as parents, school representatives and board members. It also included school physicians, representatives from the Capital Region BOCES Health/Safety/Risk Management Service and legal counsel.

Learn more:

Review the policy and regulations

Submit your feedback, questions and concerns

Committee comprised of parents and school representatives forms to develop food allergy plan