Lice Procedure

Management of head lice involves a three-step process:

One: Identification and treatment with a special lice shampoo

• All cases of head lice infestation should be reported to the school nurse.
• Parents should check their children for head lice as part of their daily hygiene.
• If lice are detected, the child(ren) should be treated with head lice shampoo.
• The school nurse will conduct head lice inspections whenever necessary during the school year.
• When head lice are detected, a general notice regarding the presence of head lice will go to all homes with students in the classroom(s) involved.

Two: Nits must be removed

• Parents/guardians are responsible for the manual removal of lice eggs (nits).

Three: Environmental measures

• Parent education and information will be provided as needed.
• The school nurse will assess the need to screen other students.
• The treated student will be checked in one week and periodically by the nurse.
• The nurse will review school environmental factors with appropriate school staff.