School Lice Policies

Students with head lice will not be permitted into school according to the Peoria Public School lice policy.

The following information was sent out in The School Nurse Bulletin to all Connecticut school nurses in September 2010: "Head lice infestation is associated with limited morbidity, but causes a high level of anxiety among parents of school-aged children. Since the 2002 clinical report on head lice was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), patterns of resistance to products available over-the-counter and by prescription have changed, and additional mechanical means of removing head lice have been explored.

The districts do not have a “no nit” policy so children with lice eggs may return to school. The district does want children with lice and nits to be treated.