Lice Infestation Procedures
All campuses in the WISD have adopted a no-nit policy. Nits are egg sacs that are firmly attached to the hair shaft. Nits have to be combed out of the hair.
1. Students will be sent home from school when live lice or nits are found by the nursing staff.
2. School nurses will check the hair the following day. If there are nits present, the child will be sent home again.
3. Work should be sent home with the student and the student should be counted present for up to three days.
4. On the fourth day, the attendance officer and the Child Protective Services will be notified.
5. Instructions will be sent home with parents concerning proper treatment to be given and an explanation of the local Infestation Regulation.