LICE TIPS

Both Oceanside and Vista schools have changed their head lice policies to be more aligned with recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Schools in the Hialeah area retain a no-nit head lice policy. This means a child will not be allowed to return to school until he or she is confirmed to be free of live bugs or eggs or nits.

Schools in the Cupertino and Campbell area do not hold to a strict no-nit policy, and are instead vigilant regarding live bugs; children with active infestations will not be permitted in school.

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Schools in Miami Gardens are part of the Miami-Dade school district and adhere to a strict “no-nit” head lice policy.

Nearby schools can have very different policies regarding head lice, even when they are geographically very close.

Schools in Homestead and the surrounding communities are all part of the Miami-Dade district and adhere to a “no nit” policy. Children are excluded from attendance as long as there are any nits or eggs present.

Coral Gables And Kendall schools are within the Miami-Dade County School District and, therefore, adhere to a strict “no nit” policy regarding head lice. Students are barred from attendance until no nits are present on the child’s head.

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) has launched a curriculum that educates people about head lice.

Schools in the Miami-Dade school district, including Miami Beach, still enforce a strict “no nit” head lice policy. This means that children will not be allowed to attend school if there are any nits found on their heads.