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In alignment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and National Association of School Nurses (NASN), who advocate against "no-nit" policies in schools, the FJUHSD Board Policy states:
The Governing Board recognizes that head lice infestations among students require treatment but do not pose a risk of transmitting disease. The Superintendent or designee shall encourage early detection and treatment in a manner that minimizes disruption to the educational program and reduces student absences.. . . . School employees shall report all suspected cases of head lice to the school nurse or designee as soon as possible.
If a student is found with active, adult head lice, the student shall be allowed to stay in school until the end of the school day. The parent/guardian of a student(s) with live head lice will be notified and provided guidance on how to properly treat head lice and encouraged to check other household members. Students will be permitted to return to school after appropriate treatment has begun and no active head lice are detected upon return. Nits may still be present after treament is initiated, but if successful the live lice should be eliminated.
CDC Head Lice Information for Schools
CDPH: Head Lice What You Need to Know
CDPH: A Parent's Guide to Head Lice - English
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