1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act . 2. Food allergy training completion requirement Section 7(g)(2) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1776(g)(2) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) Food allergy training and certification for all local food service personnel (i) In general The Secretary shall develop, in consultation with relevant stakeholder groups with food allergy expertise, and publish training modules and other educational materials in accordance with clause (ii). (ii) Training modules A training program carried out under this subparagraph shall include training modules relating to— (I) the prevention of allergic reactions to food, which may include— (aa) communicating food allergen information in school menus, food products, and recipes; (bb) best practices to avoid cross-contact; and (cc) the availability of appropriate food substitutions for children with food allergies; (II) the identification of food-related allergic reaction symptoms; and (III) the appropriate responses to an allergic reaction to food. (iii) Certification of local personnel (I) In general In accordance with criteria established by the Secretary, local food service personnel shall complete training and receive a certification to demonstrate competence with respect to the training provided under clause (ii). (II) Treatment The Secretary may allow local food personnel to apply a certification received under this clause toward any other training requirements under this subsection. (iv) Methods for inclusion The training required under this subparagraph shall be provided, as the Secretary determines to be necessary, in— (I) relevant languages other than English, for individuals with limited English proficiency