DE HCR71

Designates November 2023 as Gluten-Free Diet Awareness Month in Delaware.

Recognizes retailers, restaurants, and community members that support celiac disease and gluten-free communities.

Acknowledges that celiac disease affects 1 in 100 people worldwide, with only about 30% properly diagnosed.

Notes that celiac disease is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requiring schools receiving federal funds to accommodate gluten-free diets.

Affirms the importance of maintaining gluten-free services and accommodations for Delawareans with celiac disease and their supporters.