A lice infestation at several
Central Florida elementary schools has angered parents because they didn't
hear it first from school officials, according to Local 6 News.
The lice outbreak affects students at beachside schools in Brevard
County, including Gemini Elementary, Local 6 News reported.
School district administrators are downplaying the reported
outbreak, saying lice problems happen every year at almost every school,
according to the report.
"Did you know that it's probably at every one of our schools?"
School District Spokesperson Sara Stern asked in a Local 6 News partner
Florida Today report. "Every school every year does some kind of
education about controlling head lice -- the idea is prevention."
Administrators in the area said they decided several years ago to
stop notifying parents if a student in their child's class had head lice.
The action is based in part on recommendations by the American Academy of
Pediatrics.
Parents said they are still frustrated at the lack of information
coming from the school.
The principal of Gemini Elementary has sent home a note informing
parents of the outbreak and asking them to check their child's head
nightly.
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