The Legal Landscape of Food Allergy Accommodations with Laurel Francoeur

Send us a textSeason 4: I Don't Want to Talk About PoliticsIn this important episode, we’re joined once again by legal advocate and friend of the show, Laurel Francoeur, to unpack the Texas v. Becerra lawsuit—a case brought by 17 states challenging how the federal government enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This law is crucial for ensuring students with disabilities, including those with food allergies, receive the medical support and accommodations they need at school.Francoeur helps us make sense of the current legal landscape, including why this lawsuit is on pause for now, what’s at stake for students with food allergies and other medical needs, and how the outcome could shape school-based accommodations across the country.3 Action Steps You Can Take After Listening:Stay informed by revisiting our previous episode with Laurel, where we took a deeper dive into the legal rights of students with food allergies and explained key laws like the ADA and 504 in more detail.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2371319/episodes/15860506Blog — The Allergy LawyerFollow COPAA (Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates), who are working tirelessly to protect the rights of students and families.Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. Share your story and celebrate the importance of 504 with FAACT Accommodations - Celebrate Section 504 - Celebrate Section 504 | FAACTSpecial thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!www.kyledine.comFind Dr. Whitehouse:-thefoodallergypsychologist.com-Instagram: @thefoodallergypsychologist-Facebook: Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety [email protected]

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