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Mandatory Food Allergy Training for School Staff and WIC Program Support.

This law mandates training and certification for school cafeteria and food service personnel to better prevent, identify, and respond to allergic reactions in children. It also requires the WIC program to develop and distribute new educational materials focused on food allergies for pregnant women, mothers, and infants. The goal is to significantly enhance food safety and awareness in child care settings.
Key points
Mandatory training and certification for local food service staff on preventing and responding to children's food allergies.
New, specialized nutrition education materials on food allergies for WIC participants (pregnant women, infants, and young children).
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Print number: 118_S_121
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-01-26