School Lice Policies

Frederick County Public Schools In accordance with guidance from the National Association of School Nurses, children with head lice are permitted in school. They are expected to be treated at home. If they still have nits, they may remain in school as nits are not contagious. Source: Continuing Nursing Ed If your child has head lice in Frederick County, give LiceDoctors a call at 240-720-7491 and a lice technician will be in your house at the time you need her. She will ensure that your child returns to school the next day—-lice-free!

Clear Creek ISD Students will be sent home from school if live lice are found in their hair. Students will not be sent home if only nits are found. Texas law also states students may return to school after one medicated shampoo or lotion treatment has been given. When returning to school a head check by the nurse is not required by law. … If treated, students may return to school the same day they were sent home. Mass screenings are not recommended or required. Source: Clear Creek ISD Dickenson ISD The school nurse will determine if a child has head lice and/or nits.

Baytown (Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District) Students with live bugs will not be permitted in school, while children who have only nits may remain. “In 2013, the Texas Department of State Health Services removed Pediculosis from its list of conditions requiring exclusion from school. Students found to be symptomatic of live lice infestation will be assessed by school nurse. Students found to have evidence of live lice will be excluded from school.” Source Goose Creek Consolidated SD Handbook If you find lice in your child’s hair, call LiceDoctors at 713-966-6116 .