Head lice, although not an illness or a disease, are very common among children and are spread very easily through head-to-head contact during play, sports, nap time, and when children share things like brushes, combs, hats, and headphones. If careful observation indicates that a student has head lice, school staff will contact the student’s parent or guardian to have them picked up. More information on head lice can be obtained from the DSHS website at www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/lice.shtm.
When an elementary student has head lice, the school will also provide written notice to the student’s parent and the parents of each child assigned to the same classroom as required by state law.