Syag: I use the term “somewhat” as we are starting to see snacks being made in plants that are “peanut free” to avoid this problem (I know of at least one but I think their product is chalav stam). What I am worried about is the school that does not have the peanut ban in place, a child has a severe allergic reaction and sues the school. What will happen then?
However, your point is that “banning” is not the only solution is addressed in the NYS guidelines regarding allergies (not just peanuts). The document can be found on the NYS Health department website entiltled “caring_for_students_with_life_threatening_allergies.pdf”.
Here is the full link if the moderator allows it: