Safe school environments are essential for the 5.6 million American children with food allergies. The Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act (S.121), a bill, could help. If it is passed, it will require school food staff to be trained to recognize, prevent and respond to allergic reactions to food. School is where children spend approximately seven hours per day. This doesn’t include before and after school activities. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says that more than 15 %… are available.
