Ellis High School/Junior High

Kansas regulations do not require individuals with head lice or nits to be excluded from school or child care. Head lice can be a nuisance, but they have not been shown to spread disease and are not considered a public health hazard. The burden of unnecessary absenteeism to the students, families and communities far outweighs any perceived risks associated with head lice. Check out these common myths and learn the facts of lice!