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AK SB151
Bill
AI Summary
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Each Alaska school district must adopt policies regarding students with live head lice and bacterial conjunctivitis
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Students with live head lice may remain in class until the end of the school day, but cannot return until a school nurse or health care provider confirms no live lice are present
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Schools must provide parents of affected students with head lice treatment information and notify all classroom parents while protecting student privacy
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Students with bacterial conjunctivitis must immediately leave the classroom and cannot return for at least 24 hours after starting medical treatment
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Default procedures apply only to districts that have not adopted their own policies; the default requirements take effect 180 days after the initial mandate
Legislative Description
School District Head Lice Policy
Education
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE
5/12/2025