LICE TIPS

Orland Park Schools This district has a lenient lice policy. Children with head lice may remain in school and then go home to be treated. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a clinical report regarding the subject of head lice in May 2015. Head lice (pediculosis) are a common and recurring nuisance among school age children and have been around since antiquity. Head lice infestation causes a high level of anxiety. The recent position statement released by the AAP serves to update schools, parents, and clinicians on the identification and treatment of head lice.

Every school district sets their own rules for how to manage lice outbreaks in the classroom, some enforce a “no nit” policy, others implement current “evidence based practices” recommendations by the CDC and National Association of School Nurses. School policies in the Vernon Hills and Palatine regions vary widely, so it is wise to check with your child’s school for their particular policy.

Every school district sets its own head lice policy, so there can be much variability from one school to the next, here is the Policy for Lake Forest schools: Lake Forest Schools This district has dropped its “no nit” policy but children with live bugs will be sent home for treatment. “Students diagnosed with head lice will be sent home from school. They may return to school, provided appropriate treatment has been initiated. Nits may persist after initial treatment, but successful treatment should kill crawling live lice.

Gilbert schools do not hold to a strict "no nit" policy, meaning children are allowed to return to the classroom once live bugs and most nits have been removed.

Tuscaloosa schools do not enforce a strict “no nit“ policy, attempting instead to re-admit students who retain only “non-viable“ eggs or nits, as determined by the school nurse. TUSCALOOSA SCHOOLS The recommended minimum screening schedule is as follows: Primary and Elementary Schools: every Friday morning. Secondary Schools: the first day of classes, and the first day students return from extended breaks, such as fall holidays, winter holidays, and spring break. TEACHERS: SCREENING EACH STUDENT FOR LICE IN THE CLASSROOM EVERY FRIDAY MORNING IS RECOMMENDED.

Schools in the area of Homewood and Vestavia Hills do not enforce “no nit“ policies, and work closely with parents to maintain the privacy and dignity of the students while minimizing the spread of lice within classrooms and peer groups. Homewood Public Schools “When Should Your Child Stay Home from School? Many parents are concerned about when to keep children who have been ill home from school. These guidelines will help you. Any time you have questions, do not hesitate to call the school nurse. 4.

When dealing with a case of head lice, often people ponder things they do not normally think about as it pertains to head lice. If lice have made their home on your head, you likely wonder what do lice feed on.

Schools in the Mesa area have come into alignment with current advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses; they do not hold to a strict “no nit” policy. The school health office does not do classroom screenings. They are strongly discouraged by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses Screening should be performed only when students demonstrate symptoms. Head lice is not an unusual condition in children and has nothing to do with cleanliness. Anyone can get head lice.

Each school district sets its own policies with regard to head lice. Peoria schools do not enforce a “no nit” policy, meaning children are able to return to school once treatment has begun, while Glendale schools continue to exclude children from the classroom if they have live bugs OR nits. Check with your school nurse for particulars on your child’s school lice policy. GLENDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL “Head Lice, Bed Bugs and Other Parasites Head lice, bed bugs and other parasites are easily transmitted from one person to another. It has nothing to do with person hygiene, anyone can become infested.

Tempe schools view lice as a nuisance so they do not exclude children for the presence of nits in the hair. Once an infested child has begun treatment and the live bugs are gone, he or she may return to the classroom. HEAD LICE/PEDICULOSIS While head lice are not considered an infectious disease, they are more commonly found in children due to their close contact with each other. Parents should discourage their children from sharing personal items such as hats, scarves, head bands, helmets, brushes, combs, or pillows to decrease the likelihood of spread from one person to another.