School Lice Policies

LiceDoctors reports that schools in the Burleson and Mansfield areas do not adhere to a strict “no nit” policy, excluding students instead based on the presence of live lice.

School districts in Texas vary widely in their responses to head lice, and Grapevine, Southlake and Keller are no exception. Always check with your child‘s school health services, but here we provide you with helpful links to access your school policy pages. Grapevine Colleyville ISD Grapevine schools do not adhere to a strict “no nit” policy, parents are encouraged to work closely with their school’s nurse to monitor the effectiveness of their treatment plan.

Schools in the area of Hurst, Bedford and Euless do not enforce a “no nit” policy with regard to lice. Students are encouraged to stay home if they have live bugs and to work closely with the school nurse to make sure that treatment has been effective.