The York Catholic District School Board recognizes concerns related to pediculosis (head lice) at the school and community level. Pediculosis (head lice) are not a public hazard, as they do not cause illness, but they are a nuisance. To prevent pediculosis (head lice) from becoming a problem at our school we all need to work together. Please check your child’s head on a regular basis for lice or nits. If you do find lice or nits, you must contact the office so that we can notify other parents in your child’s class to keep a special watch for any signs of head lice.
The procedures, an addendum to this policy, shall be implemented in accordance with current public health guidance when addressing cases of pediculosis (head lice).
Students shall begin appropriate treatment promptly. Absence from school shall be minimized and shall not be required solely due to the presence of head lice or nits. Readmission to school shall not require proof of treatment; however, parents/guardians shall be encouraged to notify the school as soon as possible when treatment has begun.
More information on the identification, treatment and prevention of pediculosis (head lice) from the Canadian Pediatric Society is located in this link.