At a glance
These publications and resources describe how to manage food allergies in schools.
Guidelines for school settings
Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
CDC created these guidelines in consultation with the U.S. Department of Education and a number of other federal agencies. The document provides information and planning steps to develop or strengthen plans for preventing and managing food allergies. It is for parents, district administrators, school administrators and staff, and ECE program administrators and staff.
State Guidelines
Food Allergy Research & Education provides links to states' food allergy management guidelines.
School health tools
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
Food Allergy Research & Education provides information for providers working with students who have food allergies.
Managing Food Allergies in the School Setting (video)
Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network developed a 20-minute video highlighting 10 ways to improve food allergy management in schools.
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis: A NASN Toolkit
This toolkit presents comprehensive guidance and resources to help school nurses and others manage students with food allergies in schools. From the National Association of School Nurses, with support from CDC.
Food Safe Schools Action Guide
This helps schools identify gaps in food safety and develop an action plan for becoming food-safe.
Food allergies, general
Food Allergies: What You Need to Know
This FDA information focuses on food anaphylaxis, food labeling, common signs and symptoms of food allergies, and what to do if allergic reactions occur
Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004
Food Allergy Among U.S Children: Trends in Prevalence and Hospitalizations