A child may be served less than the Type A meal requirement, as defined by the S.S. Department of Agriculture, when a signed statement from a recognized medical authority is on file in the school stating that certain foods should not be eaten by a child. (A recognized medical authority need not be a doctor. Medical personnel such as nurses and physician's assistants are qualified to make such a statement.)

With a statement from a recognized medical authority or the school nurse, school food service may substitute an acceptable drink for milk or fresh fruit in place of desserts or fruit canned with sugar.

Serious modifications in diet required by the student are the responsibility of the parent and cannot be assumed by the school district and the school lunch program.

The school or district shall be held blameless and released from any liability as a result or non- compliance with a dietary exception.