All school districts have children attending who have special dietary needs due to a disability or a food allergy or intolerance. In order for these children to attend school, their dietary needs must be addressed since they are unable to eat meals prepared for the general student population. There is federal legislation which provides guidance regarding meeting the nutritional needs of children. Both parents/guardians and school districts must work cooperatively in order to address special dietary needs. This document is comprised of the following sections regarding schoolchildren with special dietary needs: (1) Legislation; (2) Children Who May Have Special Dietary Needs; (3) Parent's Responsibilities; (4) School District's Responsibilities; (5) Special Dietary Needs in the IEP, Section 504 Plan or Individual Health Plan; (6) Situations and Responses; (7) References and Resources; (8) Websites; (9) Sample Medical Statement for a Child with a Disability with Special Dietary Needs; (10) Sample Medical Statement for a Child without a Disability with Special Dietary Needs; and (11) Additional Information. [For the 2015 version, see ED584848.]