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JHCCF-AR Pediculosis (Head Lice)
Code: JHCCF
Adopted:2/20/13
Revised/Readopted: 8/08/17
Orig. Code(s): JHCCF
(Excludes students infested with live lice. Allows attendance of students with nits.)
The Board recognizes that Northwest Regional Education Service District (NWRESD) programs should be conducted in a manner that protects and enhances student and employee health and is consistent with recognized health practices. Consequently, in order to prevent the spread of pediculosis (head lice) in the school setting, staff shall institute guidelines for classrooms that will assist in the prevention and spread of head lice. The NWRESD recognizes that the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division, no longer requires exclusion for the presence of nits (lice eggs) and allows discretion to the district to exclude. Students with suspected cases of lice shall be referred to the school nurse or building administrator for assessment. Students found with live lice will be excluded from school attendance. Students found with nits (lice eggs) only or returning after exclusion with the presence of nits only will not be excluded, but will be subject to periodic checks to confirm continuing absence of live lice.
Successful treatment of head lice requires a coordinated approach and may involve the use of anti louse products, combing and implementation of preventative measures recommended by health authorities. The NWRESD will provide parents of students found to have contracted head lice with treatment information. It is the NWRESD’s intent to not only eliminate the current infestation, but also to prevent a repeat episode.
The superintendent will develop administrative regulations, as necessary, to implement this policy.
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