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Schools can vary in how they respond to head lice, even if they are near one another. Schools in Upper Darby do not hold to strict “no nit” policies, while schools in Havertown do have a “no nit” policy.

Before she worked at LiceDoctors, Tierna had the same experience that many parents face...her daughter got head lice. Here she tells her story.

Franklin and Brentwood are both in the Williamson County School District and have adopted a “no live lice” policy instead of the “no nit” policies that were prevalent in the past.

Schools in New Braunfels and Seguin no longer enforce strict “no nit” policies but work closely with parents to ensure that cases of head lice are taken care of effectively.

Schools in West Valley City do not have a “no nit” school lice policy. However, students found with live bugs will be removed discretely from the classroom and can return to school the following day after treatment

While head lice may seem more prevalent today than in the past, this nuisance has been around for centuries. Read on for a brief history of this parasite.

For your convenience we at LiceDoctors have located the following resources which show that schools in the area of Reading and Lebanon will only restrict attendance when live lice are present.

Schools in Germantown and Collierville require that children be treated for head lice before returning to the classroom.

Schools in Provo do not have a “no nit” school lice policy. If a student is found to be affected, parents are notified and the student may be checked out or remain in school at the parents’ discretion.

Schools in Murfreesboro do not hold to a strict “no nit” policy, however, children with live lice may be sent home for treatment.