| Chapter 312 |
| 2021 -- H 5164 Enacted 07/09/2021 |
| A N A C T |
| RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS |
Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, and Ackerman |
| Date Introduced: January 25, 2021 |
| It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: |
| SECTION 1. Chapter 16-21 of the General Laws entitled "Health and Safety of Pupils" is |
| hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: |
| 16-21-37 16-21-39. Sun safety. |
| (a) Any person including, but not limited to, students, parents, or school personnel may |
| possess and use a topical sunscreen product, without a physician's note or prescription, while on |
| school property or at a school-related event, or activity, to avoid overexposure to the sun, if the |
| product is regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter use. |
| Notwithstanding the foregoing, children enrolled in grades kindergarten through five (K-5) may |
| only possess sunscreen on school property or at a school-related event or activity with a note from |
| a parent or guardian. |
| (b) For the purposes of this section only, sunscreen is not to be considered an over-the- |
| counter medication. |
| (c) Nothing in this section requires school personnel to assist pupils in applying sunscreen. |
| Nothing in this section shall make the school district or its personnel liable for any damages. |
| (d) The school district may encourage schools to educate pupils on sun safety precautions. |
| SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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