Office of the Superintendent of Schools
Office of Academics
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Approval Of Proposed Revisions To Board Policy FFAA(LOCAL), Wellness And Health Services: Physical Examinations-Second Reading
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This board item seeks Houston Independent School District (HISD) School Board approval of revisions to Board Policy FFAA(LOCAL), Wellness and Health Services: Physical Examinations, to align with current best practices and Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidance regarding head lice practices in schools. A summary of key updates is provided below.
• Students who are found to have nits (eggs) shall not be sent home during the school day. Students are only sent home for live head lice and not in cases in which there are only nits.
• Policy language is modified to include all HISD campuses and not just elementary campuses.
A copy of FFAA(LOCAL) showing the proposed changes is attached.
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THIS ITEM DOES MODIFY BOARD POLICY.
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RECOMMENDED: That the School Board approves the proposed revisions to Board Policy FFAA(LOCAL), Wellness And Health Services: Physical Examinations, on second reading, effective January 16, 2026.