LICE TIPS

Students with lice may return to school after treatment if only nits remain in the hair. The district does not have a "no nit" policy. "Head lice, although not an illness or a disease, is very common among children and is spread very easily through head-to-head contact during play, sports, or nap time and when children share things like brushes, combs, hats, and headphones.

According to Iowa Public Schools, the Iowa Dept. of Public Health states that one of the "best preventatives for lice outbreaks is early detection by alert parents.

According to the Texas Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) web site, each school district can set its only policy regarding head lice. In an area as large as Houston and surrounding communities, there will be some varying criteria once a student has been treated for head lice.

Washoe County Schools More information: This district has a lenient school lice policy. If a student is found to have lice or nits, he or she is expected to be treated but is not sent home from school. "If at any time, a parent informs the school that his or her child has head lice or nits, the school nurse or trained clinical aide will conduct a head check on the student in order to verify the presence of head lice/nits and ensure all policies are followed.