§ 1769h. Accommodation of the special dietary needs of individuals with disabilities
(a)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Covered program
The term “covered program” means—
(A)
the school lunch program authorized under this chapter;
(B)
the school breakfast program authorized under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and
(C)
any other program authorized under this chapter or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.] (except for section
17 [42 U.S.C. 1786]) that the Secretary determines is appropriate.
(2)
Eligible entity
The term “eligible entity” means a school food authority, institution, or service institution that participates in a covered program.
(b)
Activities
The Secretary may carry out activities to help accommodate the special dietary needs of individuals with disabilities who are participating in a covered program. The activities may include—
(1)
developing and disseminating to State agencies guidance and technical assistance materials;
(2)
conducting training of State agencies and eligible entities; and
(3)
providing grants to State agencies and eligible entities.
(c)
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003.