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Hernando School Board approves 2025-26 student progression plan, directs staff to revise head-lice language

5503364 · July 29, 2025
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The Hernando County School Board gave final approval to the 2025-26 Student Progression Plan and School Procedures Handbook but directed staff to revise the head-lice policy language and return amendments in August, after consulting the Department of Health and legal review.

The Hernando County School Board voted 4-0 July 29 to give final approval to the 2025-26 Student Progression Plan and School Procedures Handbook while directing staff to revise the health-policy language on head lice and nits and return with specific amendments in August.

Board member Miss Hawkins told the board she wanted to amend the handbook’s health section to restore a “no live lice and no nits” approach, citing classroom reinfestation and daily burdens placed on school nurses. “Many have requested that we return to a no live lice and no nits policy, believing it would better protect our school community…

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