School Lice Policies

Per the guidelines published in 2004 by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, children who have had a head lice treatment “should not be excluded from school if nits are present (“no-nit” policies are discouraged).

School nurses in each school district should collaborate with their local health departments and school administration to create and enforce consistent policy guidelines throughout the district.

Springfield schools do not allow students with live bugs to remain in school, but students with nits are allowed to return to school after treatment.