No Nit Policy

         On May 5, 1998 the Duval County School Board approved a major change to the procedure dealing with head lice.  Beginning with the new school year (1998-99), students with nits (eggs) will now be excluded from school until they are nit-free.  All children excluded from school due to head lice and/or nits must be accompanied by a parent or an adult before they will be allowed to return to school or ride the school bus.

This change is intended to:

• Reduce the number of students who continue to have head lice and are potential sources of spread to uninfested students.
   

• Decrease the amount of time required to conduct head lice screening and  rechecks by school staff.
   

• Improve the school’s overall health environment.
   

• Return lost instructional time caused by head checks and associated record keeping.
   

• Your understanding and support of our efforts to improve the health and attendance of students will be appreciated.
  
   

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