School Lice Policies

Palm Beach County schools retain a “no nit” policy, meaning children with nits (lice eggs) may nit return to school until all eggs have been removed for the hair.

Schools in the Clark County area have a policy that allows children with nits to attend school, but forbids them after a second lice diagnosis.

Anchorage In the Anchorage school district, children are allowed to stay in school until the end of the day if live lice are found. This is consistent with recommendations from the American Association of Pediatrics.