Protocol

• Upon discovery of head lice on a child’s hair, the school nurse will immediately call the parent or guardian. Information about head lice and recommended actions will be provided.
• Parents will be encouraged to discuss the matter with the school nurse and will be assured that the district will strive to maintain student privacy and anonymity.
• Students will be sent home or excluded from school if live head lice are found.
• In the secondary schools, communication with close friends and family members and screenings will occur as appropriate, at the school nurse’s discretion.
• Upon re-entry into school, the child will be checked by the school nurse.

Other Action

• The school nurses will work to educate parents and families of affected children about head lice treatment and prevention.
• The district website will be used to communicate information about head lice and related recommended actions.

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