Columbia Schools Lice Policy

Montgomery County schools retain a “no nit” policy for all nits located closer than ½ from the scalp. If a student has nits (eggs) that are near the scalp and/or live bugs, that student is sent home and not permitted to return to school until he or she has been treated and there are no visible nits (within a half inch from the scalp) remaining in the hair.

Sonoma County schools have eliminated their "no nit" lice policy and now permit students with nits to remain in school with the following stipulations.

Kansas City Head Lice Policies Vary By District Statewide policy in Missouri no longer requires school nurses to check every student for lice and children with nits or lice are not sent home from school.