Menu substitutions must be made for children with a classified physical or mental disability when supported by a signed physician’s Medical Statement.  Menu substitutions may also be made for children with special dietary conditions unrelated to a disability (i.e. some food allergies, diabetes) when supported by a Medical Statement signed by a recognized medical authority.

PUSD Food Services recognizes religious and ethnic food preference requests and helps parents provide alternative meal choices by offering many choices for students to choose from on the regular menu.

Printable Copy of Medical Statement 

A physician or recognized medical authority must sign the Medical Statement form that lists the special diet modifications request and identifies appropriate substitutions. The form must be submitted once a child has a special dietary need and then again if any changes are made to the current Medical Statement. All Medical Statements are filed with the individual school and at Paradise Unified School District Food Service Office.

If you need assistance with special dietary meals, please contact us at (530) 872-6496.