The Board of Education believes all students, through necessary accommodations where required, shall have the opportunity to participate fully in all school programs and activities.  In some cases a student’s disability may prevent him/her from eating meals prepared for the general population.  Substitutions to the regular meal will be made for students who are unable to eat school meals because of their disabilities when that need is certified in writing by a physician.  Meal service shall be provided in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the disabled student.  All schools are also responsible for developing and implementing guidelines for the care of food-allergic students.  Such guidelines shall include, but not be limited to, staff development, strategies for identifying students at risk for life-threatening allergic reactions and means to manage the student’s allergy including avoidance measures.