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Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.  \nTo file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form,(AD-3027) found online at: [http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html](http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html), and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:  \n(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture  \nOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights  \n1400 Independence Avenue, SW  \nWashington, D.C. 20250-9410;  \n(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or  \n(3) [Email:](Email: program.intake@usda.gov)[ ](Email: program.intake@usda.gov)[program.intake@usda.gov](Email: program.intake@usda.gov).  \nThis institution is an equal opportunity provider.  \nContents  \nIntroduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4  \nStatutory and Regulatory Requirements ......................................................................................... 7  \nThe Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ................................................................................................... 7  \nThe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, As Amended ...................................................... 7  \nThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ...................................................................... 10  \nUSDA Regulatory Requirements .............................................................................................. 10  \nMeal Modifications ....................................................................................................................... 13  \nModifications within the Meal Pattern ...................................................................................... 14  \nModifications Outside of the Meal Pattern ............................................................................... 14  \nUnderstanding the Medical Statement................................................................................... 15  \nRecords Management ............................................................................................................ 16  \nDeclining a Modification Request............................................................................................. 17  \nReimbursement for Modified Meals ............................................................................................. 18  \nCovering Modified Meal Costs ................................................................................................. 19  \nReimbursement While Waiting for a Medical Statement ......................................................... 19  \nMeal Modifications and Substitutions","cbCaifcuikB3yI7u","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifcuikB3yI7u","pdf",1199686,42,"English","# Introduction\n# Statutory and Regulatory Requirements\n## The Rehabilitation Act of 1973\n## The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, As Amended\n## The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act\n## USDA Regulatory Requirements\n# Meal Modifications\n## Modifications within the Meal Pattern\n## Modifications Outside of the Meal Pattern\n## Understanding the Medical Statement\n## Records Management\n## Declining a Modification Request\n## Reimbursement for Modified Meals\n## Covering Modified Meal Costs\n## Reimbursement While Waiting for a Medical Statement\n# Meal Modifications and Substitutions\n## Food Allergies\n## Spotting Major Food Allergens\n## Common Allergic Reactions\n## Portion Sizes\n## Brand Name Requests\n## Offer versus Serve\n# Meal Service Modifications\n## Special Seating Arrangements\n## Tracking Dietary Intake\n# Procedural Safeguards and Training\n## Procedural Safeguards\n## Section 504/ADA Coordinator and Team\n## Food Safety and Sanitation","[{\"question\":\"What laws and regulations guide how schools accommodate children with disabilities in meal programs?\",\"answer\":\"The document references the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, along with USDA regulatory requirements relevant to school meal accommodations.\"},{\"question\":\"How are meal modifications handled when a medical statement is needed?\",\"answer\":\"It explains how to understand the medical statement, manage records, and what to do when declining a modification request. 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