All other food allergies, intolerances, and preferences not included in the scope of this definition are not identified as a disability under either Section 605 of the Rehabilitation Act or Part B of IDEA. It is not required that food substitutions for non-life threatening allergies or intolerances be accommodated
All other food allergies, intolerances, and preferences not included in the scope of this definition are not identified as a disability under either Section 605 of the Rehabilitation Act or Part B of IDEA. It is not required that food substitutions for non-life threatening allergies or intolerances be accommodated.
Allen ISD Student Nutrition provides non-dairy (soy milk) to students who cannot drink fluid milk due to a medical or special dietary need. Additionally, juice is not an approved fluid milk substitute. Milk is not required to be taken as part of Offer-vs-Serve regulations and students may choose juice when offered as a fruit component in the meal
Allen ISD Student Nutrition provides non-dairy (soy milk) to students who cannot drink fluid milk due to a medical or special dietary need. Additionally, juice is not an approved fluid milk substitute. Milk is not required to be taken as part of Offer-vs-Serve regulations and students may choose juice when offered as a fruit component in the meal.
Allen ISD adheres to evidence-based research and agrees with the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) practice on soy allergies. The FDA exempts high refined soybean oil from being labeled as an allergen. Studies show most individuals with a soy allergy can safely eat highly refined soy oil and soy lecithin. Thus, Allen ISD allows soy oil and soy lecithin in the soy allergen diets
Allen ISD adheres to evidence-based research and agrees with the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) practice on soy allergies. The FDA exempts high refined soybean oil from being labeled as an allergen. Studies show most individuals with a soy allergy can safely eat highly refined soy oil and soy lecithin.
Products stocked by Allen ISD change due to supplier changes or substitutions. Manufacturers may also change formulation and ingredient profiles without the knowledge of Allen SD Student Nutrition. Although our online menus reflect what is being served daily, we cannot guarantee the accuracy based on these supplier changes, or other special requests made at the school level, such as testing days
Products stocked by Allen ISD change due to supplier changes or substitutions. Manufacturers may also change formulation and ingredient profiles without the knowledge of Allen SD Student Nutrition.
When will Allen ISD be offering curbside meal bundles?
In accordance with United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Agriculture guidance, Allen ISD will be offering curbside meal bundles to children 18 years and younger at no cost beginning Tuesday, May 25, through Wednesday, June 30, at the following sites:
When will Allen ISD start accepting household applications?
As such, Allen ISD will process household applications during School Year 2021-2022 to ensure student eligibility for free or reduced-price meals during the first 30 days of the 2022-2023 school year while 2022-2023 applications are being processed.
What is the USDA criteria for school lunch?
All entrees, side items and snacks served under the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program, Kindergarten through 8th grade, meet the criteria established by the USDA for calories, fat and sodium.
Is there a school breakfast program for 2021-2022?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance that allows schools that operate the National School Breakfast & Lunch Program to offer meals to all Elementary & Middle School students at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year.
Community Education
Register here for the upcoming Mother Son Dance which will be held on Saturday, February 19th. Registration opens Friday, December 17th. Registration is limited and is held on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each person attending must buy a ticket.
Kids Club
Kids Club is an after-school program designed to provide children of working parents with a safe, home-like atmosphere. The program provides after-school care for children in kindergarten through grade six. Kids Club members are able to choose from a variety of recreational, social and enrichment activities each day.
Learn 'N Playday
Learn 'N Playday has been teaching pre-school age children in the Allen community since 1987. The Learn 'N Playday program is open to children who are 3 or 4 years old, by September 1 and reside in the Allen school district. We offer a tuition-based program with two, three and five day (4's class only) a week options.
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