School Lice Policies

Schools in these districts have dropped their “no nit” school lice policies. Children will not be automatically sent home if nits are found. This is based on research from and recommendations by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Association of School Nurses, the American School Health Association, and the Harvard School of Public Health.

Schools in Copperas Cove and Fort Hood have abandoned “no nit” policies for outbreaks of head lice in the school. Children with lice eggs will be allowed to remain in school, but children with live bugs will be sent home.

Clarksville school do not specify whether they adhere to no-nit policies, but students will be checked prior to re-admission to school.