Lake Travis ISD sued over peanut allergy controversy

In the lawsuit, they allege that the district ignored bullying against the student and that Lake Travis ISD violated his rights.is facing a federal civil lawsuit over how it handled a controversy surrounding a student's severe allergy attack last fall.

In October, district leaders say high school football players put peanuts in the locker of a teammate who had a severe peanut allergy.In the lawsuit, they allege that the district ignored bullying against the student and that Lake Travis ISD violated his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act because of his severe allergy.

In a statement, Lake Travis ISD leaders told KVUE:"We take all allegations of bullying and harassment seriously. We responded immediately when we learned of this situation, conducting a thorough investigation. We disagree with the allegations contained in the lawsuit, and we look forward to responding through the appropriate legal channels. The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority."Since that incident in the fall, Lake Travis ISD has updated its food allergy policy.

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