There are numerous myths and misconceptions about head lice. Regretfully, some have been translated into school policies that can do immeasurable harm to students and families. In this segment out guest debunk these myths and offer school nurses critical resources that can be used to educate and manage lice out breaks in schools.

Mark Terry has been in public education for 33 years, 23 as principal. Served as an administrator in urban, suburban, and rural districts from low socioeconomic to high. Principal of Eubanks Intermediate School in Southlake, Texas. Currently serving as the president of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). DeborahPontius is health services coordinator for Pershing county school district in Lovelock, NV and immediate past NASN board member She wrote "hats off to lice" for NASN school nurse 2011 regarding lice policy change in my district.