Head Lice

Head lice are often a fact of life for school aged children. While inconvenient, head lice cause no medical harm and can be effectively treated. Students will not be excluded from school due to head lice. The Illinois Dept. of Public Health, Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Illinois State Board of Education all support children remaining in school. 

The Health Office Nurse will examine a student and notify the parent/guardian of head lice if it has been identified. Students may be released from school at the discretion of the parent/guardian for treatment but it is not required. Education and information will be provided for the treatment and prevention of head lice to parents/guardians.