42 USC 1769h - Accommodation of the special dietary needs of individuals with disabilities
(a) Definitions
In this section:
In this section:
(1) Covered program
The term covered program means
The term covered program means
(A) the school lunch program authorized under this chapter;
(2) Eligible entity
The term eligible entity means a school food authority, institution, or service institution that participates in a covered program.
The term eligible entity means a school food authority, institution, or service institution that participates in a covered program.
(b) Activities
The Secretary may carry out activities to help accommodate the special dietary needs of individuals with disabilities who are participating in a covered program. The activities may include
The Secretary may carry out activities to help accommodate the special dietary needs of individuals with disabilities who are participating in a covered program. The activities may include
(1) developing and disseminating to State agencies guidance and technical assistance materials;
(2) conducting training of State agencies and eligible entities; and
(3) providing grants to State agencies and eligible entities.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003.