What if my child has a food allergy?
To help families of students with food allergies ease into the school year, we've compiled a set of tips that other parents have found valuable.

Work with the nurse: 
The school nurse has many of the health forms to complete.  Please note the student’s doctor/allergist will need to sign some of these prior to any medications being stored on campus. These forms can also be found on the Hays website here

1. Allergy and Anaphylaxis plan form - requires Dr signature
2. Parent Authorization for Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injector 
3. Parent Authorization for Antihistamine Administration  
4. Physician Statement of Food Accommodation Form (if needed) – requires Dr signature
5. Labeled medications – parent is responsible for replacing expired medicines

These forms may change – refer to the school nurse and Hays CISD for the most up-to-date requirements and forms. Read them carefully and fill out completely.  Expect the nurse to call or email for clarification and/or to complete any additional forms. Patience and understanding is appreciated – this is for the safety of your child.
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Nurse Contact Information:
Negley Nurse: (512) 268-8501,EXT. 47004
[email protected]

Communicate with the cafeteria:
If a student has a documented food allergy, request the cafeteria put that information into the computer system. It will then pop up on screen when the student goes through the cafeteria line.  Lunch monitors have limited training. Parents might want to ask administration yearly to train/remind the lunch monitors how to recognize signs of an allergic reaction as this position can have turn over.

Consider a 504 Plan
​This is an optional measure, and each family should decide what’s best for their situation. Parents can request special accommodations for severe allergies if needed. To make such a request, please collaborate with the school counselor and administration. For more information on this process, contact the counselor or school administration.