New school year. New teacher. Same big questions. How do you request accommodations? What are your child's rights? And what should you do if something doesn't go as planned? In this episode, FAACT General Counsel and Vice President of Civil Rights Advocacy, Amelia Smith, J.D., answers five of the most frequently asked questions from food allergy families, helping you navigate school accommodations with greater confidence and peace of mind.

Resources to keep you in the know:

  • FAACT's Civil Rights Advocacy Resource Center
  • FAACT's Section 504 Resources
  • Section 504 Protections for Students with Food Allergies - Dept. of Education, The Office of Civil Rights
  • FAACT's Civil Rights Advocacy Overview
  • FAACT's Civil Rights Advocacy Podcasts

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