This horrific tragedy could have been averted had the teacher simply followed the kindergartener’s accommodation plan which was a fixture in her classroom. Note: if your school-age child has food allergies and/or asthma, you MUST ensure they have a 504 plan or IEP in place and you should go over it personally with the child’s school nurse, teachers, and school administration.
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