Food allergy training completion requirement

Section 7(g)(2)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1776(g)(2)(B)) is amended— (1) in clause (iii), by amending subclause (II) to read as follows: (II) food allergies, including information on best practices— (aa) to prevent, recognize, and respond to food-related allergic reactions, including through the administration of epinephrine in FDA-approved delivery systems in the case of a severe allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis; (bb) for communicating food allergen information in school menus, food products, and recipes; (cc) to avoid cross-contact; and (dd) regarding appropriate food substitutions for children with food allergies;; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (iv) Methods for inclusion The training required under this subparagraph shall be provided, as the Secretary determines to be necessary, in— (I) relevant languages other than English, for individuals with limited English proficiency; and (II) relevant alternative formats, for individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)). (v) Availability to other personnel The Secretary shall make the training provided under this subparagraph available to personnel under child nutrition programs not covered under this subsection, including personnel under— (I) the special milk program under section 3; (II) the summer food service program for children under section 13 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1761); and (III) the child and adult care food program under section 17 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1766). (vi) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subparagraph $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031..