Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act

This bill, titled the "Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act," seeks to enhance food allergy safety and education across federal child nutrition programs. It mandates comprehensive food allergy training for program personnel, covering essential topics like preventing, recognizing, and responding to allergic reactions, including epinephrine administration. The training also focuses on effective communication of allergen information, avoiding cross-contact, and providing appropriate food substitutions for children with allergies, ensuring accessibility through multiple languages and alternative formats. This crucial training will be made available to personnel in various child nutrition initiatives, such as the Special Milk Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program, with $1,000,000 authorized annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support these efforts. Additionally, the legislation directs the Secretary to create and distribute specialized nutrition education materials for WIC-eligible individuals affected by food allergies, incorporating evidence-based findings and offering guidance for pregnant and postpartum individuals, infants, and children. An appropriation of $1,000,000 is authorized for fiscal year 2027 to fund these vital WIC-related activities, ensuring broad outreach and accessibility.