Alaska SB151 mandates head lice policies in public schools, including student information, nurse employment, and annual reporting.

The bill requires Alaska public school districts to provide students and families with information on preventing head lice and to adopt a policy for students found with live head lice. Students with live head lice may stay in class until the end of the day but must not return until treated by a health care provider. Districts must employ a certificated school nurse on at least a half-time basis if they serve grades K-8 and check at least 95% of students for lice by October 15. The department will reimburse districts for nurse costs, subject to appropriation.

Alaska SB151 mandates head lice policies in public schools, including student information, nurse employment, and annual reporting.

The bill requires Alaska public school districts to provide students and families with information on preventing head lice and to adopt a policy for students found with live head lice. Students with live head lice may stay in class until the end of the day but must not return until treated by a health care provider. Districts must employ a certificated school nurse on at least a half-time basis if they serve grades K-8 and check at least 95% of students for lice by October 15. The department will reimburse districts for nurse costs, subject to appropriation.